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Model S15 Shown
S Type Power Conditioner
with Battery Backup
Owner’s Manual
Models: S10, S10BLK, S15,
and S15BLK
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Safety Information 1. Read this manual - Read all of the safety and operating instructions before installing and operating this device. 2. Keep this manual - Retain this manual, and all of the safety information that came with this device. 3. Warnings - Comply with all warnings presented in this manual, as well as any warnings found on the device. 4. Follow Instructions - Follow all instructions that pertain to operating and using the this device. 5. Cleaning - Shut off and unplug this devic
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Safety Information (Continued) 15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside antenna systems near overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits, or where they may fall on or otherwise come in contact with these power sources. If you allow the ladder being used, or the antenna itself to come into contact with these power sources it could be fatal. 16. Overloading - Do not overload the wall outlet where this device is con- nected, and do not overload this device. Ensure the to
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Protect Your Investment Thank you for selecting APC's S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup. We at APC know you have made an intelligent choice sure to reward you for many years. To ensure you receive all the benefits and protection that accompany your purchase, please take a few minutes to fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card, or complete the online form at www.apcav.com. Note: Under California law, failure to register your purchase may not exclude you from pro
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Table of Contents Safety Information i Protect Your Investment iii Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1 Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability 1-2 Package Contents 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-3 Unit Power Capacity 1-3 Features 1-3 Front and Rear Panels 1-5 Rear Panel Connectors and Circuit Breaker 1-8 Chapter 2 - Installation 2-1 Removing the Battery Pack 2-1 Installing the Unit 2-2 Inserting and Connecting the Battery 2-3 Powering On and Connecting Equipment 2-5 Performing the System Test 2-5 Status and Inf
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your APC Model S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup. Two S Type Power Conditioners with Battery Backup are covered in this manual, the S10 and S15. The S15 is shown in Figure 1. Your power conditioner is guaranteed to protect your high performance audio and video (AV) system from damaging power surges, spikes and lightning, as well as power outages. Isolated noise filter banks (INFBs) and automatic voltage regulation (AVR) will e
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Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability From corporate data centers to home offices, APC is regarded as a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of high-quality power protection solutions. With its TM proven reputation for Legendary Reliability , leading companies depend on APC every day, 24 x 7 to protect and support many of the most critical networks in the world. Over the last 20 years, APC has been a pioneer in the development of innovative power protection technologies that have res
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Safety Precautions Please ensure you have read and understand all of the safety information located in the front of this manual. If you have any questions concerning any of the safety information, or if you are concerned that your home may not be properly wired for this equipment, please contact APC Technical Support or a qualified and licensed electrician. Unit Power Capacity The S10 Power Conditioner is rated for 700 watts (continuous), and the S15 is rated for 1000 watts (continuous). Ho
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Surge Protection The S10 and S15 provide guaranteed protection against damaging surges, spikes and even lightning strikes. The S-Type conditioners not only provide protection from surges traveling over AC power lines, protection is also offered against surges traveling over system data lines including COAX, telephone and Ethernet lines (This varies by model, reference the Specifications section for more information). Isolated Noise Filter Banks Both the S10 and S15 eliminate electromagnetic
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Removable Support Feet The feet on the bottom of the unit can be unscrewed and removed to save space when the unit is rack-mounted. Front and Rear Panels The following sections describe the controls and indicators on the front and rear panels. Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls and indicators for the S10 and S15 Power Conditioners are identical, and are detailed in Figure 2. Each numbered callout refers to a corresponding numbered description contained in the list
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DELAYED 1 Status Indicator 1 When lit (blue), conditioned power is being supplied to equipment connected to the rear-panel outlets marked Delayed 1. ON BATTERY Status Indicator 2 When lit (orange), the Power Conditioner is operating on power from the internal Battery Pack and is providing clean power to the connected equipment. The unit will go On Battery when the input utility voltage either drops below the user-selectable level, goes above the user-selectable level, or is experiences an
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LOW BATTERY Status Indicator 6 When lit (orange) it indicates the battery pack charge level is low. When this indicator turns on it indicates that there is minimum, time remaining. The purpose of this warning is to allow time to shut off power to the equipment before the battery pack is fully discharged. The user can set the value (from 2 to 25 minutes). When the indicator is lit, leave the unit plugged in to allow batteries to recharge. Note: The unit does not have to be powered on for ba
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SETUP Push Button 12 This pushbutton is used to advance the display through the various user-selectable set up functions provided by the unit such as: Audible Alarms, Sensitivity, Display Dimmer, LED Dimmer, Go To Bat If, Outlet 1 & 2 Delay (in seconds), Low Bat Warning, Bat Rep Date, and so on. REGULATING Status Indicator 13 When lit (blue), it indicates automatic voltage regulation (AVR) is enabled and operating to correct low or high voltage conditions. DELAYED 2 Status Indicator 14 When
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ENVIRONMENTAL Port Outlet Banks EXTERNAL BATTERY Ethernet Port COAX/RF Connectors TEL/DVR/SAT/DSL CIRCUIT BREAKER 11 DATA PORT Jack (USB) SYSTEM GROUND Screw 12 Cooling Fan BUILDING WIRING FAULT Support feet 13 Indicator Input power connector Outlets - These include the two rows of six outlets (total of 12 outlets) on 1 the rear of the S Type Power Conditioner, shown in Figure 3. These outlets are arranged based on the type of filtering protection (DIGITAL, VIDEO, Analog). I
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EXTERNAL BATTERY Connector 2 This is only available with the S15, and provides a connection for APC’s optional S-Type Extended Battery Pack. For additional information, please go to www.apcav.com, or contact your local APC retailer. Surge Protected COAX/RF Connectors 3 The surge protection feature prevents surges that may travel over coaxial data lines from damaging the system. Connect the coaxial cable from the CATV or cable modem provider to the connector marked IN, connect other cables f
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BUILDING WIRING FAULT Indicator 6 If this indicator is lit, then one of three wiring problems exists in the building wiring circuit: ! • Missing ground • Overloaded neutral • Reversed polarity Contact a licensed electrician to resolve the problem. Input Power Connector 7 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the S10 or S15 AC Input Power Connector. Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC utility power source (120 Vac, 15A, 50 to 60 Hz). DC TRIGGER Jacks 8 Provides f
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Surge Protected Telephone Jacks (TEL/DVR/SAT/DSL) 10 The S15 has a telephone line splitter (2-line 4-wire with splitter) with surge protection for components connected via telephone line. Connect the supplied RJ11 telephone cable from the wall jack (source) to the telephone line connector marked IN. Connect the other telephone cables to the connectors marked OUT A and/or OUT B to the equipment to be protected (telephone, DVR, DSS, or DSL). The S10 has 1-line 2-wire (no splitter) connector.
