Too complex for me, what about you?

thezman007 · Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

Hi all and thanks for reading,

I have an uninterruptible power supply that has problems.

First some background:

I have an OMNIVS1000 from TrippLite. I knew I was leaving for a while so
I unplugged it from the wall and "turned off" the inverter in case of a
lightning strike, etc. Well, I was gone about 4 weeks when I returned
home I found the small amount of draw from the computer and large TV
plugged to it drained the batteries completely! It has 6 battery powered
outlets, and 2 outlets which are just surge protection/line
conditioners. The 2 outlets passed current and worked just fine. I
plugged it back in for a few days to see if they would take a charge,
but to no avail. I assumed it simply needed batteries. I replaced the
batteries and plugged it back in with my computer and other components.

Here's where the problem shows up:

The simple surge/conditioner plugs still work fine, however I get no
current from the battery powered plugins UNTIL I unplug the device from
power. Then I get current from the batteries just fine. What the
heck????

In summary:

I posess a decent multimeter, the ability to solder, BASIC
troubleshooting skills, and the ability to follow direction. I know how
to check for voltage, continuity, obvious signs of shorting, etc. I know
what a diode does, resistors, capacitors, simple components.

I can fix simple stuff, but this is beyond me...any ideas?

Thanks
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Guest · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:55 am Post subject:

Doesn't a UPS supply you from the power unless the supply voltage is too high/too low, then it switches to power trim/boost? Sometimes there is a program on the computer for setting up the UPS. I am not familiar with your brand.

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thezman007 · Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

Thank you very much! I wasn't sure I'd ever get a response that would help. Smile

If I could I just want clarification. I am to test for continuity WHILE the relay is energized, right?

Thanks again
Z man
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thezman007 · Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

Never mind, I don't ususally post questions w/o research and thought, but I jumped the gun Embarassed

Figured out to energize it myself. Thanks again.
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thezman007 · Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

[img] http://www5.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=311170026/PictureID=7538994026/a=211656026_211656026/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ [/img]

These images are the relay(right?). Power Relay 2 amp 10 volts DC I believe. I don't know what 6k -1.5 means. I have no continuity anywhere. The other relay tested fine. So I take it a replacement is in order. Are there any related components I should check? Thanks again.

[img] http://www5.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=311170026/PictureID=7538996026/a=211656026_211656026/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ [/img]
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thezman007 · Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

Ok, so I have posted way too freaking much Very Happy

, but I am excited to have a lead on this project again!!! One last question (for now) would I be able to use something like this?

http://www.nteinc.com/relay_web/pdf/R21.pdf

Thanks gutycort
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