Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander | APC AP9607

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Connecting to Protected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connection procedure 17

Connecting the Interface Expander 18

Configuring the Interface Expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shutdown modes 19

DIP switches 19

Confirmed shutdown mode 20

PowerChute plus support for Confirmed shutdown mode 20

Behavior of Confirmed mode 21

Confirmed shutdown mode and the Advanced port 21 Until Low Battery shutdown mode 22

Timer shutdown mode 22

Testing the Interface Expander 23

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Limited warranty 24

Obtaining service 24

Warranty limitations 25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

If you have problems with your Interface Expander 26

Troubleshooting 26

If problems persist 28

Life-Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General policy 29

Examples of life-support devices 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Basic port pin assignments 30

Basic port pin assignments 31

Product specifications 32

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APC AP9607 manual Connection procedure Connecting the Interface Expander

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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 Key Concepts Simple Signaling Smart SignalingCommunication Types 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