Dell 2700W manual Configuring Battery Settings, Configuring the UPS for an EBM

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Configuring Battery Settings

Configure the UPS settings for an installed EBM, including whether to run automatic battery tests and automatic restart configuration.

Configuring the UPS for an EBM

If the UPS is not configured for the EBM, the UPS reports less battery time remaining on the UPS front panel and to any remote software. You may receive a shutdown warning prematurely. To ensure maximum battery runtime when using power management software, configure the UPS for the EBM:

1Press the button for one second to go to the main menu selection and scroll down to the Settings menu using the button.

2Press the button to enter the Settings menu.

3Use the button to scroll to the External Battery Module option and press the button. The battery number value begins to flash.

4Set the battery number value using the and buttons.

Configuration

Setting

 

 

UPS only (internal batteries)

0 (default)

 

 

UPS + 1 EBM

1

 

 

NOTE: Runtime is automatically adjusted based on present load levels and whether an EBM is configured.

5Press the button to confirm.

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Contents Users Guide July 2013 S 164201788 Table of Contents RS-232 and USB Communication Ports Dell UPS Management SoftwareTesting Batteries UPS Status Menu Event Log MenuIntroduction Dell Online Rack UPSIntroduction Finding Information What are You Looking For? Find It HereSafety Warnings UPS Output PowerSafety Warnings Do not add weight to slide/rail mounted equipment Installation Inspecting the EquipmentUnpacking the Cabinet Unpacking the CabinetLifting the Cabinet Identifying the UPS Rear Panels 120V Rear PanelIdentifying the UPS Front Panel 230V Rear PanelRackmount Setup Opening the Metal Battery CoverIf installing additional UPSs, repeat for each cabinet Positioning the Rails Attaching the Rails to the Rack Installing and Securing the Cabinet Installing the Battery Tray Install the UPS front cover see Figure Installing the EBM Removing the Battery Connector CoverInstalling the Strain Relief Bracket Installing the UPS EBM InstallationInstalling Remote Emergency Power-off Repo Connections Wire FunctionRepo Connector Power Cord Ratings Minimum Upstream Circuit Breaker Rating UPS Output PowerUPS Initial Startup Installation UPS Startup and Shutdown OperationStarting the UPS Starting the UPS on Battery UPS ShutdownControl Panel Functions Control Button Functions Control Button SequenceDisplay Functions Changing the LanguageStartup Screen Screen Locked UPS StatusBattery Mode Bypass ModeBad Battery Detected or Battery Disconnected UPS General Alarms ActiveStatus Summary Screens Description Battery Test Status Normal ModeHigh Efficiency Mode Converter ModeBattery Status Screens Description Event LogMeasurements Control Screens Control Screens DescriptionSettings Description Available Settings Default Setting SettingsIdentification Settings Description Available Settings Default Setting Settings Description Available Settings Default Setting Settings Description Available Settings Default Setting Settings Description Available Settings Default Setting Transferring from Normal to Bypass Mode Transferring the UPS Between ModesSetting Power Strategy Transferring from Bypass to Normal ModeRetrieving the Event Log Behavior on Overload Configuring Load Segments Controlling Load Segments Through the DisplayConfiguring Automatic Start Delay Configuring Automatic on Battery Shutdown Configuring Battery Settings Configuring the UPS for an EBMRunning Automatic Battery Tests Configuring Automatic RestartConfiguring Automatic Battery Tests Additional UPS Features RS-232 and USB Communication PortsRS-232 Communication Port Pin Assignment GNDDell Network Management Card Optional Dell Network Management CardDell UPS Management Software UPS and Battery Care UPS MaintenanceTransporting the UPS Remove the UPS front cover see Figure Disconnect the internal battery connectors see Figure When to Replace Batteries Storing the UPS and BatteriesTesting Batteries Updating the UPS FirmwareSpecifications Power Levels Rated at nominal inputs Regulation Normal modeRegulation Battery mode Environmental and SafetyBattery Configuration Battery RuntimesVoltage FusesAccessing Alarms and Conditions TroubleshootingUPS Status Menu Typical Alarms and Conditions Event Log MenuAction Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Silencing the Alarm