Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCP 3000 Minuteman UPS
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MCP Series Uninterruptible Power Supply MCP 1000, MCP 1000i MCP 2000, MCP 2000i MCP 3000, MCP 3000i User ’ s Manual.
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MCP Series User ’ s Manual 1 . Introduction 2 2 . Controls and Indicators 6 3. Installation 10 4. Operation 12 5 . T roubleshooting 14 6 . Replacing the Batteries 15 7 . Obtaining Service 17 8 . Specifications 18 9 . Limited Product W arranty 19 ã Copyright Para Systems, Inc.
EXPLANA TION OF SYMBOLS Some or all of the following symbols may be used in this manual or may appear on your unit. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these symbols and their associ- ated meanings.
Thank you for purchasing a Minuteman power protection product. It has been designed and manufactured to provide many years of trouble free service. Please read the manual before installing your MCP Se.
Receiving Inspection After removing your Minuteman UPS from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred in shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. Warranty claims for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored.
Para Systems Life Support Policy As a general policy , Para systems Inc. (Para Systems) does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of t.
FRONT P ANEL MCP Series 1000(i), 2000(i), and 3000(i) KV A front panel POWER SWITCH Press and release the power switch button to turn the unit on or off. LED INDICA T ORS ON LINE LED: This indicates that the AC line is normal. ON BA TTER Y LED: This indicates that the UPS is in battery mode.
REAR P ANEL The Computer Interface ports are for UPS monitoring and control. There are two female DB-9’s for interface connection, one for RS-232 communication and one for Dry Contact interface signals. The External Battery Connector is for adding more battery capacity to the UPS.
MCP 1000i Rear Panel MCP 2000 Rear Panel 8.
MCP 2000i Rear Panel MCP 3000 Rear Panel 9.
MCP 3000i Rear Panel INST ALLA TION PLACEMENT The safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken by the user . Please note the following precautions: · Install the UPS in a temperature controlled, indoor environment that is free of conductive contaminants.
COMPUTER INTERF ACE CONNECTIONS Minuteman Power Management software and interface cables kits are used with these ports (software and cables are optional and available from Minuteman). Use only Minuteman or Minuteman approved interface cables with these UPS’s.
NOTE: For hardwire I/O configurations for the MCP 2000(i) and the MCP 3000(i), units are considered fixed. When connecting equipment to hardwire I/O configurations ensure use of proper size gauge wires for all connections. CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT A LASER PRINTER TO THE UPS UNLESS THE UPS IS RA TED 2000V A OR GREA TER.
COMMUNICA TION INTERF ACE (1) RS232 NC----------------- 1 NC----------------- 6 TXD--------------- 2 NC----------------- 7 RXD--------------- 3 NC----------------- 8 NC----------------- 4 NC----------------- 9 Signal Ground--- 5 Pin2: UPS transmits serial data to computer .
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Symtom UPS not on On Battery LED is illuminated even though there is normal AC present Fault LED is illuminated UPS does not provide expected backup time Overload LED is illuminated Battery Low LED is illuminated Communication does not work properly Possible Cause Power switch is in Off position.
REPLACING THE BA TTERIES W ARNING! This uninterruptible power source contains potentially hazardous voltages. It is recommended that you turn the UPS off and disconnect the input power cord from the receptacles prior to connecting or disconnecting the battery terminals.
· If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water . If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water . Seek medical attention. · Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source of ground.
IF THE UPS REQUIRES SERVICE 1. Use the TROUBLESHOOTING chart section 5 to eliminate obvious causes. 2. V erify that no circuit breakers are tripped. A tripped circuit breaker is the most common problem.
0-138 (0-275 V AC) 88-138 (160-275 V AC) >0.97 120V AC (220/230/240 V AC) 0ms (true-on-line) 1000V A/700W ± 2% 50 or 60Hz auto-sensing Manual reset circuit breaker 50 or 60Hz ± 2Hz 3%(Linear load); 6%(Rectifier load) 1 Hz/sec 105%-125% for 3 min.
LIMITED PRODUCT W ARRANTY Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase by the end user .
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