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Troubleshooting continued

If problems

For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart (see

persist

“Troubleshooting: Table 6” on page 26), or if the problem

 

persists, follow this procedure:

 

1

Note the serial number and date of purchase of

 

 

the Interface Expander unit. Contact APC Cus-

 

 

tomer Support at the phone number or address on

 

 

the back cover of this manual.

 

2

Be prepared to provide a description of the prob-

 

 

lem. A technician will help solve the problem over

 

 

the phone, if possible, or will give you a return

 

 

material authorization (RMA) number.

 

3

If the Interface Expander unit is under warranty,

 

 

repairs are free of charge. If the warranty has

 

 

expired, there will be a nominal charge for repair.

 

4

Pack the Interface Expander carefully in its origi-

 

 

nal packaging, if possible. Do not use polystyrene

 

 

beads for packing. Damage sustained in transit is

 

 

not covered under the warranty. Enclose a letter in

 

 

the package with your name, address, RMA num-

 

 

ber, a copy of the sales receipt, daytime phone

 

 

number, and check (if applicable).

 

5

Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of

 

 

the shipping carton. The factory will not accept

 

 

any materials without this marking.

 

6

Return the Interface Expander unit by insured, pre-

 

 

paid carrier to the U.S. address on the back cover

 

 

of this manual.

 

 

 

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Contents Interface Expander Thank You Contents Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander Introduction On next Hardware Software Requirements By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide Part NumberProduct Description Status Description Communication Types Simple Signaling Smart SignalingKey Concepts PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommendPowerChute plus Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute orSignaling. Use either one of these procedures UPS and continue with the installation, includingReboot of the system Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPSInterface Expander generates a Low Battery signal Less of whether the UPS is on battery. The InterfaceExpander 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 Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory Slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way intoSlot 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 Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support Con Firmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signalingPowerChute plus installation directory. To find out Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports ConIf power returns before any connected server has signaled UPS before all connected servers have signaled shutUPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after Low Battery Signal Time has elapsedExpander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility Power is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. IfInterface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts downTesting Interface Expander Warranty Information Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty gives Purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation orExclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lostTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart see Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problemPersists, follow this procedure Lem. a technician will help solve the problem overLife-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Specification Interface ExpanderIndex Index Y, Z Page Application of Coun Cil Directives Standards to WhichConformity is DeclaredW. a p c c . c o m