Installation
Configure UPS parameters
This configuration affects the accuracy of the predicted runtime calculations the UPS performs while running on battery power.
There are five options available for configuring the UPS to recognize the number of external battery packs
1.PowerChute® Business Edition: Refer to the instructions included with the software
2.Network Management Card (NMC) Web interface: Refer to the instructions included with NMC
3.Network Management Card (NMC) terminal mode: Refer to the instructions below
4.UPS terminal mode
5.Download the
Configure UPS connection settings using NMC terminal mode
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the UPS. If using USB communication to the UPS, disconnect the USB cable prior to connecting the serial cable.
1.Open a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal®.
From the Desktop, go to: Start, Programs, Accessories, Communication, HyperTerminal
2.Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, "...must install a modem," if it is displayed, click Cancel.
3.Go to File, Properties. Select the COM port that is connected to your UPS. The port settings are:
–bits per second - 9600
–data - bits 8
–parity - none
–stop bit - 1
–flow control - none
4.Click OK in each of two windows
5.Press ENTER to initiate the connection to the UPS.
Configure the number of external battery packs using NMC terminal mode
1.Once the blank terminal window is open:
2.Press ENTER to initiate terminal mode. Press ENTER multiple times, until the prompt User Name: is displayed. Follow the prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character appears on the screen prior to typing the next character.
Network Management Card defaults:
•User Name: apc
•Password: apc
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