Communication
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Communications Mode Reference Chart
The following chart defines the UPS serial port contacts. Serial
communication is not available with 3Com and AS/400 network
configurations. Use only the applicable pins for the selected
communication mode; otherwise, interference problems may occur.
Communication Mode Function
Signal Name Pin No.
True Condition
Serial
Data to UPS
RS232 TxD
2
N/A
Data from UPS
RS232 RxD
3
N/A
Signal Ground
7
Novell
(D f l )
Battery On
ON.AC
14/16
Open
(Default)
Low Battery
TWO.MIN
23/24
Closed
Signal Ground
7/15/25
Novell
(C
)
Battery On
ON.AC
14/16
Closed
(Custom)
Low Battery
TWO.MIN
23/24
Closed
Signal Ground
7/15/25
3Com
(D f l )
Shutdown (Remote)
SHUT.DOWN
2
Positive Voltage
(Default)
Low Battery
LOW.BATT
9
Positive Voltage
Battery On
PWR.FAIL
10
Positive Voltage
Signal Ground
7
AS/400
UPS Available
UPS Available
11/13
Closed
Battery On
Utility Failure
14/16
Closed
Bypass
UPS Offline
17/19
Closed
Low Battery
Low Battery
23/24
Closed
Signal Ground
12/15/18/25
NOTE
Pin numbers separated by a forward slash ( / ) are connected together internally.
