How do I setup the MP5205 / MP5207 Line Interactive UPS?

The MP5205 and MP5207 are back-up power supplies for PCs. They have a USB cable which allows you to connect them to PCs to monitor the UPS and shutdown the PC if the mains power fails.

You can install the Windows software from this link. Other OSes can be found here.

1. Turn off your PC and unplug its power cable from the mains
2. Connect the USB cable from the UPS to the PC
3. Connect the UPS input power cable to a mains power point
4. Plug the PC power cable to one of the UPS output power sockets
5. Turn on the UPS by holding the button until it powers-on
6. Power-on your PC
7. Download and install the software from the link above
8. Run the software, and click Settings
   
9. select MEGA(USB) from the available Communication Ports and press OK

If Windows does not show MEGA(USB):

1. Click Start and in the Search box, type Optional Updates
2. Choose View Optional Updates from the list
3. Download and install any Driver Updates that are for USB devices, and restart your PC.

How to shut-down the PC gracefully in the event of a power failure

Make sure the software is configured to start by ticking these boxes on Settings.

Click the Shutdown tab. Pick a time and tick the box for Shutdown Operation System. Click OK.

Notes:

Please only use the UPS to power a PC. It should not be used to power devices that draw a lot more  power, such as laser printers.

If you use the UPS to just power a very small load, such as a plugpack, the UPS may not be able to detect this load and may shut down.

The batteries inside the UPS should last several years, but will vary depending on your usage case. You should test them annually and replace any that fail. MP5205 takes one SB2486 battery, MP5207 takes two SB2486.