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Eaton 3S UPS (350–550 VA and 750 VA)

User's Guide

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 I NSTRUCTIONS

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 s hipping 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.

S 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.

S Use of the Eaton 3S UPS product in life s upport 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.

S Always turn off the UPS and disconnect the input power cord from the wall

outlet before replacing the battery.

S When replacing the battery, use the same number and type of battery.

S DO NOT d ispose of the battery in a fire, the battery may explode.

S DO NOT open or mutilate the battery. Batteries contain an electrolyte that is

toxic and harmful to both the skin and eyes.

S Proper disposal of the battery is required. Refer to your local laws/regulations

regarding battery recycling/reuse.

S 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:

S Eaton 3S UPS

S USB cable (450 VA, 550 VA, and 750 VA models only)

S This user's guide

S 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.

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.

Slide the battery cover on the UPS until

the release tab locks into place.

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 s trips 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

t 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

Windows

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 th e 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 WindowsStart 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.

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