American Power Conversion MatrixTM UPS user manual Computer Interface Port

6.4 Computer Interface Port

The computer interface port is diagrammed below for your reference. Those with technical abilities wishing to use this port in a special application should be aware of the following limitations and capabilities of the interface.

νOutputs at pins 3, 5 and 6 are actually open collector outputs which must be pulled up to a common referenced supply no greater than +40 Vdc. The transistors are capable of a maximum non-inductive load of 25 mAdc. Use only Pin 4 as the common.

νThe output at Pin 2 will generate a LO to HI RS-232 level upon transfer of the output load to power derived from the UPS’s battery. The pin is normally at a LO RS-232 level.

νThe UPS will shut down when a HI RS-232 level, sustained for 4.5 s, is applied to Pin 1. The UPS responds to this signal, following a delay, only during utility failures (load is operating from the UPS’s internal power source).

νAn unregulated +24 Vdc appears at Pin 8 of the interface port whenever the UPS is powered. The supply is limited to 40 mAdc maximum.