Eaton 3S UPS (350–550 VA and 750 VA)
User's Guide
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The Eaton 3S uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects your sensitive electronic
equipment from power problems such as power failures, power sags, and power
surges.
Features
Model
350 VA
450 VA
550 VA
750 VA
Battery Backup and Surge Protection Outlets
4
4
4
5
Surge Protection Only Outlets
4
4
4
5
EcoControl Function
User-Replaceable Battery
Phone/Fax/DSL Surge Protection
USB Port
Cold Start Capability
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This user's guide contains important instructions that you should follow during
installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Please read all instructions
before operating the equipment and save this user's guide for future reference.
When the Eaton 3S UPS is received, remove and inspect the product for shipping
damage. If any damage is found, notify the carrier and your dealer immediately.
Keep all shipping contents, including the shipping carton, packing material, and
packing slip, in the event that the UPS must be returned to the factory for service.
CAUTION
Maintenance must be performed by a qualified personnel.
Failure to do so could result in an electric shock. Replace battery with an
Eaton supplied battery ONLY! Although the UPS may be unplugged from
the utility power, hazardous voltage still may be present through the
battery.
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Place the Eaton 3S UPS indoors in an area that has adequate airflow and is free
from excessive dust. DO NOT allow the UPS to be exposed to moisture, rain,
excessive heat, or direct sunlight.
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Use of the Eaton 3S UPS product in life support applications where failure of this
equipment can reasonably be expected to cause failure of life support
equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is NOT
recommended.
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Always turn off the UPS and disconnect the input power cord from the wall
outlet before replacing the battery.
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When replacing the battery, use the same number and type of battery.
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DO NOT dispose of the battery in a fire, the battery may explode.
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DO NOT open or mutilate the battery. Batteries contain an electrolyte that is
toxic and harmful to both the skin and eyes.
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Proper disposal of the battery is required. Refer to your local laws/regulations
regarding battery recycling/reuse.
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Use tools with insulated handles to replace the battery to avoid personal injury.
Due to energy hazards, remove wristwatches and jewelry such as rings when
replacing the battery.
Package Contents
Verify the package contents:
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Eaton 3S UPS
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USB cable (450 VA, 550 VA, and 750 VA models only)
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This user's guide
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Warranty statement
Connect Battery
NOTE
Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date has
passed and the batteries were never recharged, do not use the UPS. Contact your
service representative.
NOTE
If the UPS requires any type of transportation, the internal UPS battery MUST
be disconnected .
For safety, the UPS is shipped with the battery wires disconnected. The UPS will
not run until the wires are connected to the battery terminals.
1
Turn the UPS over and press in the
release tab. Slide the battery cover
off the UPS.
Pull out the battery and connect the
battery wires firmly to the battery
terminals; red to positive (+), black to
negative (–).
Insert the battery back into the
compartment.
2
3
Slide the battery cover on the UPS until
the release tab locks into place.
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Connect Equipment
To connect and operate the Eaton 3S UPS:
1.
Connect the UPS to a grounded power outlet.
NOTE
Eaton recommends that the battery should be charged for a minimum of
eight hours to ensure full charge before placing the UPS in service. The UPS charges the
battery as soon as it is connected to the AC outlet, whether the On/Off button is pressed
or not.
2.
Plug your computer, monitor, or load to be protected into the Battery Backup
and Surge Protection outlets. (These outlets provide emergency battery backup
power during power outages and protection from surges and spikes.)
CAUTION
DO NOT plug laser printers or accessory surge strips into the
battery backup outlets.
3.
Plug your peripheral equipment or non-critical loads (printer, scanner, fax,
speakers, etc.) into the Surge Protection outlets. (These outlets provide surge
and spike protection only, they DO NOT provide battery backup power during a
utility power failure).
4.
450 VA, 550 VA, and 750 VA models only.
Connect your computer to the
UPS using the USB cable provided.
Installation Positions
The UPS can be free-standing or wall-mounted. For safety, do not place the UPS on
its right side.
Turn On the UPS and Install the Software
To turn the UPS on and install the power management software:
1.
With your equipment turned off, press the UPS On/Off button. The UPS On/Off
button illuminates green.
2.
Turn on the connected equipment.
3.
450 VA, 550 VA, and 750 VA models only.
Go to
www.eaton.com/powerquality to download and install Eaton's Personal
Solution-Pac
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power management software.
The Personal Solution-Pac software establishes communication between your
computer and UPS. The software allows you to change default UPS settings
and view information about the status of your utility power line.
4.
Register your Eaton 3S UPS online at
www.eaton.com/powerquality
for an
extended warranty.
EcoControl Function (750 VA Model Only)
The EcoControl function is an energy-saving feature that can be enabled through
the Personal Solution-Pac software. When the EcoControl function is enabled, the
EcoControl outlets automatically power down when the load connected to the
Master outlet is turned off.
Master Outlet
EcoControl Outlets
Enable the EcoControl Function
The EcoControl function is disabled by default. The Personal Solution-Pac software
must be installed before the EcoControl function can be enabled. To enable the
EcoControl function:
1.
From your Microsoft
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Windows
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Start menu, click
All Programs > EATON >
Personal Solution Pac > Settings
. The EATON Settings window opens.
2.
Go to
UPS Settings > EcoControl function > EcoControl function
activation
. The EcoControl function activation panel displays.
3.
Select
EcoControl function activation
.
4.
Click
Apply
to activate, or click
OK
to activate and close the window.
NOTE
When the EcoControl function is activated, do not connect critical applications
to the EcoControl outlets.
Set the EcoControl Function Threshold
The default trigger threshold (Medium) ensures the correct operation of the
EcoControl function for a typical load consumption on the Master outlet. If the load
consumption is outside of the default trigger threshold range, you can modify the
threshold. To modify the trigger threshold:
1.
From your Microsoft Windows Start menu, click
All Programs > EATON >
Personal Solution Pac > Settings
. The EATON Settings window opens.
2.
Confirm that the function is activated in the EcoControl function activation
panel.
