CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS 11
Command Reference The following sections describe the details of each command. Commands are organized according to the menu
hierarchy in the PowerView.
Accessories Menu
The Accessories menu allows you to monitor APC accessories if they are installed. Note that the PowerView
must be connected to the computer interface port at the back of the UPS frame in order to monitor internal
accessories.
Control Menu
Use the Control menu and its submenus to control how power flows to and from the UPS.
Menu Item Function
Turn Load On/Off Controls the delivery of output power to connected equipment.
Do Self Test Initiates a system of self-testing and diagnostics. An error message is displayed when a
problem is detected.
Simulate Power
Fail(ure) Simulates a power failure/return to test server’s recognition of failure event.
Graceful Reboot
Initiates a signal for the server to shutdown. After user-defined “Low-Battery Duration” plus
“Shutdown Delay,” the output power is switched off for the duration of the user-defined “Return
Delay.” Then the output power is switched on again. See Setup-Shutdown to set these time
delays.
PowerChute software must be used on the server for it to be properly shutdown.
Graceful Turn Off
Initiates a signal for the server to shut down. After the user-defined “Low-Battery Duration” plus
“Shutdown Delay,” the output power is switched off. Use the Setup-Shutdown menu to set
these times.
PowerChute software must be used on the server for it to be properly shutdown.
Start/Stop Runtime
Cal(ibration)
Calculates an accurate battery runtime measurement. Delivers load output power from battery
source. Discharges battery to 50% of capacity. Battery capacity must be at 100% to execute
this test.
UPS into/out of
Bypass
Controls the bypass function. When in the bypass mode, power is delivered directly from utility
source to load equipment.