Symmetra LX - Battery APC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Battery Module
Brand	APC
Model	Symmetra LX
Battery Type	Sealed Lead-Acid (VRLA)
Battery Voltage	48 V DC
Battery Capacity	3.5 Ah
Dimensions (H x W x D)	6.7 x 17.9 x 23.7 in (170 x 455 x 602 mm)
Weight	57.3 lbs (26 kg)
Hot-Swappable	Yes
Shelf Life	3 to 5 years at 77°F (25°C)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C)
Charging Time	Typically 3 to 6 hours
Number of Battery Cells	4
Connector Type	Anderson Powerpole
Safety Approvals	UL, CE, FCC
Included Accessories	Owner's manual, mounting screws
Maintenance	No user-serviceable parts; replacement required when end of life
Recycling	Recycle through APC or local battery recycling program

Frequently Asked Questions - Symmetra LX APC

How do I install the Symmetra LX battery module?

Turn off the UPS and disconnect from power. Remove the front bezel, slide out the old battery tray (if replacing), connect the new battery module’s connector to the UPS, and slide it in. Replace the bezel and power on.

How long does the Symmetra LX battery last?

The battery typically lasts 3-5 years depending on usage and environmental conditions. When runtime becomes insufficient, it is recommended to replace the battery module.

Can I use a third-party battery in my Symmetra LX?

APC recommends using genuine APC replacement battery modules (e.g., RBC2) for safety and compatibility. Third-party batteries may not provide proper performance or safety features.

How do I know when the battery needs replacement?

The UPS may emit audible alarms, the front panel LED will indicate a battery fault, or the runtime will noticeably decrease. APC software can also alert you.

How should I store the Symmetra LX battery module?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C). Recharge every 6 months during storage.

What is the charging time for the battery?

Charging time is typically 3 to 6 hours depending on the discharge level and ambient temperature. The UPS automatically recharges after a power outage.

Can the battery be hot-swapped?

Yes, the Symmetra LX battery module is hot-swappable, meaning it can be replaced while the UPS is on and supplying power to connected equipment.

What is the warranty on the Symmetra LX battery?

APC typically offers a 2-year warranty on battery modules. Check your specific purchase for exact warranty terms.

How do I recycle an old Symmetra LX battery?

Return the battery to APC through their recycling program, or take it to a certified lead-acid battery recycler. Do not dispose in regular trash.

Is the Symmetra LX battery compatible with other APC UPS models?

No, the Symmetra LX battery module is designed specifically for the Symmetra LX series UPS. Using it in other models may cause damage or safety hazards.

USER MANUAL Symmetra LX APC

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Important Safety Messages

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the APC ^TM by Schneider Electric equipment and batteries.

Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this document 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 Danger or Warning product safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists that will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Product Handling Guidelines

Safety and General Information

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

• This equipment is for use in a restricted access location.
• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
• All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
• Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Schneider Electric IT Corporation could void the warranty.
• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not operate this unit 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.
• For a UPS with a factory installed power cord, connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension cords.
• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries before installing the UPS and external battery packs (XLBPs), in a rack.
• Always install XLBPs at the bottom in rack-mount configurations. The UPS must be installed above the XLBPs.
• Always install peripheral equipment above the UPS in rack-mount configurations.

Electrical safety

• Do not handle any metallic connector before power has been disconnected.
• For models with a hardwired input, the connection to the branch circuit (mains) must be performed by a qualified electrician.
• 230 V models only: In order to maintain compliance with the EMC directive for products sold in Europe, output cords attached to the UPS must not exceed 10 meters in length.
• The protective earth conductor for the UPS carries the leakage current from the load devices (computer equipment). An insulated ground conductor is to be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies the UPS. The conductor must have the same size and insulation material as the grounded and ungrounded branch circuit supply conductors. The conductor will typically be green, with or without a yellow stripe.
• Leakage current for a pluggable, Type A UPS may exceed 3.5mA when a separate ground terminal is used.
• The UPS input ground conductor must be properly bonded to protective earth at the service panel.
• If the UPS input power is supplied by a separately derived system, the ground conductor must be properly bonded at the supply transformer or motor generator set.

Hardwire safety

• Check that all branch circuit (mains) and low voltage (control) circuits are deenergized, and locked out before installing cables or making connections, whether in the junction box or to the UPS.
• All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Select wire size and connectors according to national and local codes.
• Wiring must be approved by a local wiring inspector.
• Strain relief is required for all hardwiring (supplied with select products). Snap in type strain reliefs are recommended.
• All openings that allow access to UPS hardwire terminals must be covered. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

De-energizing safety

• The UPS contains internal batteries and may present a shock hazard even when disconnected from AC and DC power.
• The AC and DC output connectors may be energized by remote or automatic control at any time.

• Before installing or servicing the equipment perform the following tasks:

• Set the System enable switch to the OFF position.

• Set the input circuit breaker to the OFF position.
• Disconnect the battery modules.
• Disconnect external battery cabinet if provided.
• Disconnect mains/branch circuit.

Battery safety

• When replacing batteries, replace with the same number and type.
• Batteries typically last for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life. Batteries should be replaced before end of life.
• Replace batteries immediately when the unit indicates battery replacement is necessary.
• APC™ by Schneider Electric uses Maintenance-Free sealed Lead Acid batteries. Under normal use and handling, there is no contact with the internal components of the battery. Over charging, over heating or other misuse of batteries can result in a discharge of battery electrolyte. Released electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful to the skin and eyes.
• CAUTION: Before installing or replacing the batteries, remove jewelry such as chains, wristwatches and rings. Use tools with insulated handles. High short circuit current through conductive materials could cause severe burns.
• CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
• CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released material is harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic.

General information

• The model and serial numbers are located on a small, rear panel label. For some models, an additional label is located on the chassis under the front bezel.
  • Always recycle used batteries.
• Recycle the package materials or save them for reuse.

Installation

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
• Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Read and follow all safety and installation instructions in this manual.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in equipment damage, personal injury or death.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Disconnect the electrical panel circuit breaker before installing or servicing the unit or connected equipment.
• Disconnect equipment from the unit before servicing any equipment.
• The AC and DC output connectors may be energized by remote or automatic control at any time.
• Do not use the UPS as a safety disconnect.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Wire gauge must comply with required amp capacity and national and local electrical codes.
• Use Snap-In strain reliefs provided with the unit.
• The UPS must be wired into a branch circuit equipped with a circuit breaker rated as specified in the tables below.
• Recommended input terminal screw torque: 16 lbf-in (2 Nm).
• Once hardwiring is completed, all openings in the hardwire assembly must be covered.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.

Turn Off Power to UPS

Turn OFF the AC utility power to the UPS.Turn OFF the UPS input circuit breaker.
Turn OFF the system enable switch.

Install Symmetra LX

Refer to the Symmetra LX UPS Physical Installation Guide for UPS and peripheral module installation instructions.

Refer to the Symmetra LX Extended Run Cabinet Physical Installation Guide for Extended Run Cabinet installation instructions.

Electrical Connections

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
• Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Read and follow all safety and installation instructions in this manual.
• Read and follow all safety and installation instructions in manuals referenced in this manual.
  Failure to follow these instructions could result in equipment damage, personal injury or death.

Symmetra LX wiring

Refer to the Symmetra LX Electrical Installation Guide for input and output power connections.

System installation checklist

Refer to the Symmetra LX Physical Installation Guide and the Symmetra LX Electrical Installation Guide for detailed instructions.

Disconnect all equipment connected to the UPS.
Verify that all rack mount components are properly secured in the rack.
Verify that power modules, battery modules, and intelligence modules are properly installed.
Verify that the PowerView is connected to an Intelligence module (IM).
Turn ON UPS AC utility power.
Turn ON the input circuit breaker and the system enable switch.
During initial startup clicking sounds may be heard.During initial startup the PowerView may display diagnostic messages. Disregard these messages.Press the Esc' button on the PowerView until the monitoring screen is displayed.Verify that the input voltage (Vin), matches the branch circuit (mains), voltage.

System installation checklist continued

Turn ON the maintenance bypass switch.
Disregard any LED indicators or diagnostic messages on the PowerView.Press the Esc' button on the PowerView until the monitoring screen is displayed.Verify that the input voltage (Vin), matches the branch circuit (mains), voltage.
Test the REPO switch.The system enable switch should move to the standby position, and the system should shut down.
Turn OFF the input circuit breaker, the system enable switch and the maintenance bypass switch.

System Startup

Refer to the Symmetra Operations Guide for detailed instructions.

Turn ON the UPS

Turn ON the AC utility power.
Turn ON the circuit breakers for all connected equipment.
If connected equipment is hardwired, verify that the output circuit breakers on the distribution panel are switched ON.
If connected equipment is plugged into the UPS, verify that each UPS PDU output circuit breaker is switched ON
Turn ON the input circuit breaker.

Turn ON the UPS continued

Turn ON the UPS system enable switch
To start the UPS when there is no AC utility power, press and hold either of the cold start buttons for four seconds.

Setting PowerView Screens

Once the PowerView has gone through the initial diagnostics during system startup, monitoring screens that provide operating parameters can be set.	Chg 100%Load 000%220 Vin 000 Vout 60 HzRuntime: 00hr 30min
Set output voltagePress the ESC button until the Main menu screen appears.Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the options.Select Setup and press ENTER.	Control LoggingStatus Display>Setup DiagsAccessories Help
Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the options.Select Other and press ENTER.	Settings AlarmsShutdown BypassDefaults CopyOutput Freq >Other
To change the output voltage for a specific application use the up/ down arrow keys to scroll through the options.Select Output.The cursor will move to the voltage field. Use the up/down arrows to scroll through voltage options.Select the voltage needed and press ENTER.	Self Test : EnabledUPS ID : UPS_IDENVout Reporting : Auto>Output : 208V
Turn ON connected equipmentThe Symmetra LX must be turned ON before executing this procedure.Press the ESC button until the Main menu screen appears.Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the options.Select Control and press ENTER.	Control LoggingStatus Display>Setup DiagsAccessories Help
Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the options.Select Turn UPS Output On, and press ENTER.NOTE: You may need to scroll down to a second page.	Graceful Turn OnStart Runtime Cal>Turn UPS Output On
Confirm choice by selecting YES.	Confirm:Turn UPS OnCancel>Yes, Turn UPS On
There may be clicking sounds and this message may appear.NOTE: You may see one or more override warnings. Answer these by selecting Start Now.	UPS HAS BEENCOMMANDED TO TURNPOWER ON
When this message appears, there will be a 90 second delay before the Load On LED will illuminate.	UPS LOAD IS ONPress any key...

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