APC AP9607 Signaling. Use either one of these procedures, Reboot of the system, Below, Menu, Ups

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Key Concepts continued

Configuring

To use PowerChute plus on a server connected to the Inter-

PowerChute plus face Expander, configure PowerChute plus for simple

for simple

signaling. Use either one of these procedures.

signaling

1

(Re)install PowerChute plus. When the installation

 

 

program prompts for the UPS Type, select “Back-

 

 

UPS” and continue with the installation, including

 

 

a reboot of the system.

 

2

Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPS.

 

3

Verify that the status line on the PowerChute plus

 

 

screen shows “On Line.” Proceed with Step 4

 

 

below.

 

 

OR

 

1

With PowerChute plus running, select Communi-

 

 

cation Parameters from the Configuration

 

 

menu.

 

2

Click Simple Signalling. Click OK.

 

3

Close PowerChute plus.

 

4

If the UPS had previously been connected using

 

 

smart signaling:

 

 

a Unplug the UPS.

 

 

b Turn off the UPS output by pressing the Off

 

 

button for at least 5 seconds.

 

 

c Change communication cables, using the sim-

 

 

ple signaling cable from the interface kit. (See

 

 

“Choosing cables: Table 1” on page 4.)

 

5

Restart PowerChute plus and attach the server to

 

 

the UPS.

 

6

Verify that the status of the UPS on the

 

 

PowerChute plus screen shows “On Line.”

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Interface Expander Thank You Contents Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander Introduction On next Hardware Software Requirements Part Number By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provideProduct Description Status Description Key Concepts Simple Signaling Smart SignalingCommunication Types UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommend PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moniPowerChute plus Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute orUPS and continue with the installation, including Signaling. Use either one of these proceduresReboot of the system Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPSLess of whether the UPS is on battery. The Interface Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signalExpander generates a Low Battery signal under certain Other conditions according to the configured shutdownKey Concepts Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Installation Slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessorySlot until the front panel is flush with the back Panel of the UPS or deviceConnecting to Protected Devices Described in Connection procedure on Configuring the Interface Expander Firmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signaling Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support ConPowerChute plus installation directory. To find out Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports ConUPS before all connected servers have signaled shut If power returns before any connected server has signaledUPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after Low Battery Signal Time has elapsedPower is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. If Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utilityInterface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts downTesting Interface Expander Warranty Information Purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty givesExclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lostTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problem For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart seePersists, follow this procedure Lem. a technician will help solve the problem overLife-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Interface Expander SpecificationIndex Index Y, Z Page Cil Directives Standards to Which Application of CounConformity is DeclaredW. a p c c . c o m