APC AP9607 manual Product Description

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Product Description

Interface Expander panel: Figure 1

The following figure shows the front panel of the Interface Expander. The panel contains:

•2 Basic monitoring ports

•4 Configuration DIP switches

•a status LED

Basic	The two computer interface ports on the Interface Expander
monitoring	are called Basic ports because they supply simple UPS sig-
ports	naling for On Battery and Low Battery conditions in the
	UPS. For further information see “Simple versus smart sig-
	naling: Table 3,” on page 7.

Configuration	The Interface Expander Configuration DIP switches control
DIP switches	the shutdown operation of the unit. See “Configuring the
	Interface Expander” on page 19.

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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 Simple Signaling Smart Signaling Key ConceptsCommunication 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