APC AP9607 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Overview

The UPS Interface Expander (AP9607) is an American

 

Power Conversion (APC) SmartSlotaccessory that pro-

 

vides two additional computer interface ports for your APC

 

UPS equipped with a SmartSlot accessory slot. It allows the

 

UPS to work in conjunction with your power management

 

software to provide safe system shutdown in extended

 

power outages for up to three network servers or other

 

devices.

 

Since the computer interface port of the UPS remains avail-

 

able while using the Interface Expander, it is possible to

 

provide advanced UPS and power management functions to

 

all protected devices. You can provide power management

 

with APC PowerChute© plus software and UPS accessories

 

such as the APC Web/SNMP Management Card (AP9606)

 

for network connectivity and the Call-UPS©II (AP9208,

 

AP9608) remote management device.

 

The Interface Expander draws power from the UPS. It

 

monitors the UPS and reports power conditions (e.g., On

 

Battery, Low Battery, On Line) to all attached devices.

 

 

 

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Contents 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 Communication Types Simple Signaling Smart SignalingKey Concepts 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