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Owner’s Manual

Reliable Backup Power for Traffic Signals and Security/Wireless Equipment

Congratulations! You've purchased one of the most reliable and cost-effective outdoor uninterruptible power supplies for supporting and protecting
traffic signals, airport security, access security and wireless equipment. Traffic MOVE-UPS UPS systems keep traffic moving and citizens safer
by keeping mission-critical systems up during power outages. Traffic MOVE-UPS models help ensure vital systems preparedness and security
during disasters, terror incidents and routine power disruptions, mitigating tort liability for municipalities, states and other governmental and
corporate units. Traffic MOVE-UPS UPS systems provide traffic signals and security/wireless equipment with utility-supplied AC electricity (fil-
tered through premium ISOBAR

®

power conditioning) whenever available. Whenever power blackouts, brownouts or high voltages occur,

Traffic MOVE-UPS models immediately and automatically switch over to invert battery output (DC-to-AC) to power your connected equipment.
In addition, Traffic MOVE-UPS models continuously and reliably recharge your connected battery banks. 

Rugged Reliability for All Indoor/Outdoor Applications

• Heavy-duty, weather-resistant construction*
• Moisture-resistant, conformally-coated circuit boards*
• Compact size for tight controller cabinets

Premium Protection for Critical Equipment

• Built-in ISOBAR

®

power conditioning: spike, surge, low voltage, high voltage and lightning protection

• Rapid-recharge, high-amp, 3-stage battery charger
• Rapid, automatic transfer switching (from line power to inverter power)
• Automatic overload protection
• Relay for low battery alarm, flashing red mode (traffic signals)**

Cost-Effective Features for All Budgets

• Power-saving, high-efficiency DC-to-AC inversion
• Maintenance-free operation 
• Compatible with economical off-shelf accessories: bypass switch, battery heaters, standard 12V batteries, generator receptacles, NEMA

cabinets, etc.

• 12V DC input—allows for easy tie-in of automobile or maintenance truck power via jumper cables in event of prolonged outages
• Dead Battery Startup
• Ignition Interlock & In/Out Swap Protection

Warranty/Warranty Registration

2

Service & Maintenance

2

Safety

3

Feature Identification

4

Operation

5

Configuration

6-7

Mounting

8

Battery Selection

9

Battery Connection

10

AC Input/Output Connection

11

Troubleshooting

12

Traffic MOVE-UPS

(TMU)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies 

(UPS Systems)

Input

Output

Invert:

12 VDC

120V, 60 Hz. AC

Charge:

120V, 60 Hz. AC

12  VDC

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

www.tripplite.com

*

TMU Systems are moisture-resistant, not waterproof. ** Available on all models except 612 models.

Copyright © 2004. Traffic MOVE-UPS

is a trademark of Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for TMU Series

Page 1: ...abinets Premium Protection for Critical Equipment Built in ISOBAR power conditioning spike surge low voltage high voltage and lightning protection Rapid recharge high amp 3 stage battery charger Rapid automatic transfer switching from line power to inverter power Automatic overload protection Relay for low battery alarm flashing red mode traffic signals Cost Effective Features for All Budgets Powe...

Page 2: ...ranty to register the warranty of your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details Service Maintenance Service Before returning your UPS System for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation instructions to ensur...

Page 3: ...application in a dead air compartment Ideally any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air Sparks may result during final battery connection Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious personal injury or property damage could result Equipment Connection War...

Page 4: ... prolongs equipment service life Hardwire AC Input Output Cover Plate Battery Temperature Sensing Connector not on TMU612 models prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on bat tery temperature Use with included cable See Configuration section for details Low Battery Relay not on TMU612 models when battery reaches low voltage this relay can signal traffic controller to go to flashing red mo...

Page 5: ...upport The light will BLINK to alert you when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or over heating If this happens turn the operating mode switch OFF remove the overload and let the unit cool You may then turn the operating mode switch to AUTO REMOTE after it has adequate ly cooled This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs If the switch is in t...

Page 6: ...el of your unit see dia gram as follows A1 A2 Most of your connected equipment will perform adequately when your UPS System s High AC Input Voltage Point DIP Switch 2 of Group A is set to 135V and its Low AC Voltage Input Point DIP Switches 3 and 4 of Group A or DIP Switch 3 for 612 models are set to 95V However if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high low line voltag...

Page 7: ... any load size Configuration continued B1 B2 B3 B4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B1 B2 B3 B4 Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable 1012 and 2012 models only The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge float voltage level based on battery temperature Connect the sensor cable the cable included with select models has an RJ style connector on one e...

Page 8: ...equate ventilation space behind the cooling fan s they should not be removed 5 87 in 14 91 cm 1 64 in 4 15 cm 5 87 in 14 91 cm 5 57 in 14 16 cm 5 57 in 14 16 cm 9 59 in 24 35 cm 9 59 in 24 35 cm 6 75 in 17 1 cm 7 87 in 20 cm 6 75 in 17 1 cm 4 5 in 11 4 cm A C B M A B M A B C A B Note Cabinets may have different front panel features but all mount as per the figure above or via the Lateral Mounting ...

Page 9: ...ow traffic managers to feel comfortable with fewer battery amp hours and shorter back up times thereby minimizing budgetary outlays for batteries auxilliary cabinets and battery maintenance STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your UPS System Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates If your equipment is...

Page 10: ...fuse s and fuse block s within 18 inches of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your UPS System s specifications See Specifications for fuse and fuse block rec ommendations See diagrams below for proper fuse placement Battery Connection Connect your UPS System to your batteries using the following procedures WARNING Failure to properly ground you...

Page 11: ...e UPS System s AC input cord into an outlet providing 120V AC 60Hz power Make sure that the circuit you connect your UPS System to has adequate overload protection such as a circuit breaker or a fuse Plug your equipment into the UPS System s AC receptacles Any equipment you connect to it will benefit from your UPS System s built in ISOBAR power conditioning including surge spike and lightning prot...

Page 12: ...ltage Check external are slowly flashing second flashes with prevent battery damage battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when Operating Mode Switch in the condition is cleared AUTO REMOTE position All Three BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs Battery is overcharged Unit will shut down to prevent battery Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode are rapidly flashing se...

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