1.0 INTRODUCTIONManual OverviewThis user manual has been written to provide basic information about the Falcon SSG SeriesIndustrial Grade UPS Plus. SSG models are available in nominal power ratings of 1500, 2200 and3000 VA . The SSG Series is a compact, rugged, double conversion, "on-line" UPS. It providescontinuous power conditioning and accepts a wide range input voltage while providing tight outputvoltage regulation with a true sinewave output. The SSG Series UPS protects your sensitiveelectronics equipment against the widest range of power problems, including power failures, powersags, power surges, brownouts, line noise, high voltage spikes, frequency variations, switchingtransients, and harmonic distortion.This manual also describes unpacking, unit installation, the major features of the SSG Series UPS,as well as detailed operation, configuration and troubleshooting.The specifications section states all of the detailed parameters of operation for the SSG Series, andprovides general information on approvals and certifications.Brief SSG OverviewThe Falcon SSG Series Industrial-Grade UPS may be positioned vertical for desktop or floorstanding applications. Brackets are supplied to accommodate installation into a standard 19 inchequipment rack.The SSG Series front panel features a graphical LCD display, providing detailed operational informa-tion at a glance. The display enables the user or field service engineer to easily monitor and trou-bleshoot localized power problems, in addition to UPS operation. UPS control and programming iseasily accomplished using the Standby, Function/Test and Set/Alarm Silence buttons. Two levels ofaudible alarms are also provided when the unit is operating on battery.The SSG Series rear panel supports the following:a. Load Segment Control - Multiple output receptacles are grouped into one continuous and twoprogrammable load segments. The two programmable load segments may be set to “shed” or turnoff the load segment at loss of utility voltage or when the low battery level has been reached. Thisallows non-essential loads to be turned off, extending the amount of battery runtime.b. Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) - SSG models are equipped with a REPO connector thatmay be interfaced with a computer room’s isolated, normally closed REPO and meets NFPA 70,NEC645-11.c. RS-232 and USB Ports - These ports may be used to provide communications between the UPSand a network server or other computer systems. When used in conjunction with the suppliedUPSILON software, they give the ability to remotely monitor and control the UPS. The software willautomatically save all open computer files and initiate an unattended shutdown in the event of a lossof utility. It supports most MS Windows and Linux operating systems. An optional Unix version isavailable through Falcon at an additional cost.d. Communications Option Board Expansion Slot - The slot supports the installation of anoptional SNMP/HTTP Agent board or contact closure interface board. The SNMP/HTTP Agent boardis a TCP-IP addressable solution to remote UPS monitoring and management via LAN, WAN or theInternet. The agent board is supplied with client software that will remotely shutdown multiple serversor computers through the Ethernet LAN. A CD containing software clients and a SNMP MIB IIcompliant MIB is provided that supports most popular operations systems.5