APC Smart-UPS SMX3000HVNC [3/21] Overview

Smart-UPS X 2000/2200/3000 Vac XL 120/208/230/240 VA Tower/Rack-Mount 4U

Overview

Product Description

The APC

™

by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS

™

is a high performance uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The

UPS provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges, small

utility power fluctuations and large disturbances. The UPS also provides battery backup power for connected

equipment until utility power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully discharged.

This user manual is available on the enclosed CD and on the APC by Schneider Electric web site, www.apc.com.

Important 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 Caution product safety label indicates that a hazard exists that can

result in injury and product damage if the instructions are not followed.

The following safety messages may appear throughout this manual to warn of potential hazards.

Safety and General Information

Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any

damage.

Read the Safety Guide supplied with this unit before installing the UPS.

• Adhere to all local and national electrical codes.

• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or

humidity.

• Be sure the air vents on the UPS 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 utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery

life.

• Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension cords.

• The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries prior to installing the UPS in a rack.

• Always install external battery packs (XLBPs) at the bottom of the rack. The UPS must be installed above

the XLBPs.

• The UPS display interface will recognize as many as 10 external battery packs connected to the UPS.

However there is no limit to the number of XLBPs that can be used with the UPS.

• Refer to “Specifications” on page 2 for UPS and battery weight.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage and minor or

moderate injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.