Display

Set display settings including the time and date, temperature units, passwords, and time-out settings. You can also reset settings to their default values and download new firmware.

Password and time-out

Path: Main > Setup > System > Display > Password & Time-out

Note: The default user password is APC (upper-case). See “Password entry” on page 7 for more information on how to enter the password.

Change passwords. Set the passwords necessary to change System settings.

1.Move the selector arrow next to the Change Password option and press the ENTER key.

2.Select the password to change (either Service or User).

3.Enter your current password; once this is entered, you will return to the Change Password screen.

4.Enter a new password (up to 8 characters).

5.Press the ENTER key to confirm.

Note: If you do not want settings to be protected by a password, enter a blank space character for the password.

Password and menu time-out.Set the time-out period during which settings can be changed after the password is entered. After the period has elapsed without a keypress, password entry will be required and the display interface will return to the scrolling status screens.

Invalidate Password. Override the password time-out delay and make password entry required again with the Invalidate NOW option.

Date and time

Path: Main > Setup > System > Display > Date/Time

Set the date. Enter the day, month, and year then press the ENTER key. The date is displayed on some status screens and is also used in the alarm/event log to date-stamp events.

Set the time. Enter the correct time and press the ENTER key. The time is displayed on some status screens and is also used in the alarm/event log to time-stamp events.

Temperature and pressure units

Path: Main > Setup > System > Display > Temp/Pressure Units

Temperature units. Set the units of measure for temperature readings and settings to either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

Pressure units. Set the units of measure for pressure readings and settings to either English (psig) or metric (kPa).

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American Power Conversion FM, DX manual Display, Password and time-out, Date and time, Temperature and pressure units

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