Schneider Electric RS232/ASCII user manual Description, Checking

Description

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The option you have purchased is made up of the following items:

◗an installation and user manual for the RS232/ASCII communication system;

◗an RS232/ASCII communication card;

◗an serial RS232 DB9/DB9 communication cable compatible with "Plug&Play" MicrosoftTM;

◗two screws for fixing the RS232/ASCII communication card on the UPS.

Storage

If the equipment is stored before use, leave your communication card in its original packing in a dry place (storage temperature: –40°C to +70°C).

Packing

Comply with current legislation regarding disposal of packing material.

Function

The RS232/ASCII communication card enables transmission to a computer tool of a set of data concerning UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) operating status. It is equipped with two communication channels which can be used simultaneously but completely independently from one another. It complies with the Microsoft™ "Plug&Play" standard for PC peripheral identification.

Both communication ports issue information in the form of an RS232 serial link, supported by APC by Schneider Electric’s own communication protocol. The software contained in Solution-Pac™ enable use of the data supplied by this protocol.

Both communication ports also issue the following information on the DB9 connector pins (see figure 2, page 12):

◗operation on mains (as opposed to battery);

◗operation on mains 2 (static switch or manual bypass);

◗low battery warning;

◗operation on UPS;

◗operation on battery.