Terminal Mode Configuration | APC URTA48XLBPJ, RT SURTA48XLBP

Terminal Mode Configuration

This configuration affects the accuracy of the runtime calculations that the UPS performs while run- ning on battery power.

Settings are made through supplied PowerChute® Business Edition or Terminal Mode.

Terminal mode can only be used with the serial cable provided with the UPS. If using a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from the UPS, and connect the serial cable to

Note the UPS before using the terminal program.

Shown below is an example of how to use terminal mode to configure the number of battery packs.

1.Exit the PowerChute Business Edition software.

a.From the windows PC desktop, select START => Settings => Control Panel => Administrative Tools => Services.

b.Select APC PCBE Server and APC PCBE Agent. Right click the mouse and select Stop.

2.Open a terminal program. Example: HyperTerminal

From the computer desktop, select START => Programs => Accessories => Communication => HyperTerminal.

3.Double-click the HyperTerminal icon.

a.Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, “...must install a modem,” if it is displayed. Click OK.

b.Select the COM port that is connected to the UPS. The port settings are:

•Bits per second - 2400

•data - bits 8

•parity - none

•stop bit - 1

•flow control - none

c.Press Enter.

4.Once the terminal window is open, follow these steps to set the number of battery packs (SURTA48XLBP or SURTA48XLBPJ):

a.Press Enter to initiate terminal mode. Follow the prompts.

b.Press 1 to modify UPS settings. Press e (or E) to modify the number of battery packs.

c.Enter the number of battery packs, including the internal UPS battery (Number of packs: 1 = internal UPS battery, 2 = one SURTA48XLBP or SURTA48XLBPJ, 3 = two SURTA48XLBP or SURTA48XLBPJ, etc.)

d.Press Enter.

e.Follow the prompts.

5.Exit the terminal program.

Operation and Troubleshooting

Refer to the “Operation” section in the UPS user manual for instructions on how to operate the UPS and battery pack.

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URTA48XLBPJ, RT SURTA48XLBP specifications

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