C H A P T E R 5
COMMUNICATION
The FERRUPS UPS is capable of full-duplex communication and can communicate with a computer, a Local Area Network (LAN), or a multi-user computer system. If your system comes with UPS monitoring and automatic shutdown software, the FERRUPS UPS can communicate with that software. If your system does not have software, you can use the CheckUPS II Power Management Software included on the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM.
If you do not plan to use CheckUPS II software or other UPS monitoring software, you can still set up RS-232 communication with the UPS and use commands and parameters to control UPS operation.
Powerware Software Suite
Each UPS ships with the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM and a communication cable. To begin installing CheckUPS9II software, refer to the instructions accompanying the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM.
CheckUPS II software uses an RS-232 serial link to communicate with the UPS, and (using Microsoft9Windows9) it provides you with up-to-date graphics of UPS power and system data and power flow. It also gives you a complete record of critical power events and notifies you of important UPS or power information. If there is a power outage and the UPS system battery power becomes low, CheckUPS II software can automatically shut down your computer system to protect your data before the UPS Low Battery shutdown occurs.
NOTE You can download the latest software version from www.powerware.com.
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