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2.4. Communication Port Explanation
The Communication port on the UPS provides true RS232 type to communicate
with UPS software to remote monitoring the power and UPS status.
With optional interfaces cards, which contains R2E (2
nd
RS232 plus EPO), RSE
(RS485 plus EPO), USE (USB plus EPO), DCE (Dry Contact plus EPO), as well
as SNMP/ card, you may combine them according to your demand. However, the
R2E card, RSE card and USE card are prohibited to be used simultaneously.
The bundled software of t he UPS is comp atible with ma ny op erating sy stems
such as Windows 98, & 2000, ME, NT and XP. For other applications like Novell,
NetWare, Unix, Linux, please contact your local distributor for a proper solution.
When the optional interface card s ar e u sed wit h on board RS 232 p ort in
communication, the shutdown command at the DCE card & also the EPO signals
will get the highest priority in control command, then the SNMP/WEB card, then
R2E, RSE and USE get the lowest priority.
2.4.1
True RS232 type
2.4.1.1 The RS232 interface settings
The RS232 interface shall be set as follows:
Baud Rate
2400 bps
Data Length
8 bits
Stop Bit
1 bit
Parity
None
2.4.1.2 The Pin Assignments of true RS232 type
The Pin Assignments of true RS232 type are illustrated as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin 3: RS232 Rx
Pin 2: RS232 Tx
Pin 5: Ground
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3 Installation
and
Operation
The packing condition and the external outlook of the unit should be inspected
carefully before installation. Retain the packing material for future use.
3.1. Unpacking
3.1.1
Unwrap the pack of UPS.
3.1.2
Take the UPS out of the PE foam.
3.1.3
Standard Package includes:
¾
1 set of Quick Start Manual
¾
1 set of User's Manual
¾
1 set of UPS communication software with RS232 cable
¾
1 set of accessories pack
3.1.4
Package for the UPS with Isolation transformer and Maintenance Bypass Switch:
¾
12 inches long NEMA L5-30P Input Cord and a 12 inc h long, N EMA
L5-30R.
