Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory | APC AP9607

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Installation		4 Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory
procedure,		slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way into
continued		the slot until the front panel is flush with the back
		panel of the UPS or device.
		Note: While it is not possible to install the Inter-
		face Expander upside down, it is possible to
		damage the unit in the attempt to do so.
		Observe the correct orientation as shown
		below. Note that the sides of the printed cir-
		cuit board align with the card guides in the
		sides of the accessory slot. The accessory
		slot in the UPS or device may be oriented
		horizontally or vertically.

5Secure the Interface Expander with the screws removed in Step 3.

6Proceed with “Connecting to Protected Devices” on page 17.

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Contents

Interface Expander Thank You Contents Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander Introduction On next Hardware Software Requirements By the Interface Expander. When ordering a cable, provide Part Number Product Description Status Description Communication Types Simple Signaling Smart SignalingKey Concepts PowerChute plus, configured for smart signaling, to moni UPS can provide simple signaling, we strongly recommendPowerChute plus Expander use simple signaling with PowerChute or Signaling. Use either one of these procedures UPS and continue with the installation, includingReboot of the system Run PowerChute plus and connect to the UPS Interface Expander generates a Low Battery signal Less of whether the UPS is on battery. The InterfaceExpander generates a Low Battery signal under certain Other conditions according to the configured shutdown Key Concepts Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Multiple SmartSlot Installation Installation Orient the Interface Expander to fit the accessory Slot. Slide the Interface Expander all the way intoSlot until the front panel is flush with the back Panel of the UPS or device Connecting to Protected Devices Described in Connection procedure on Configuring the Interface Expander Some versions of PowerChute plus do not support Con Firmed shutdown mode when set up for simple signalingPowerChute plus installation directory. To find out Whether your version of PowerChute plus supports Con If power returns before any connected server has signaled UPS before all connected servers have signaled shutUPS battery is exhausted, shutting down the UPS after Low Battery Signal Time has elapsed Expander allows the UPS to run on battery until utility Power is restored, or until the battery is exhausted. IfInterface Expander detects a UPS Low Battery condition, it Equal to the Low Battery Signal Time and then shuts down Testing Interface Expander Warranty Information Claims by third parties, or otherwise. This warranty gives Purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation orExclusion of implied warranties therefore, the aforesaid Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart see Troubleshooting on page 26, or if the problemPersists, follow this procedure Lem. a technician will help solve the problem over Life-Support Policy Specifications Assignments Specification Interface Expander Index Index Y, Z Page Application of Coun Cil Directives Standards to WhichConformity is Declared W. a p c c . c o m