EAutomatic self test intervals

FLine frequency, Hz

G Cause of transfer

K—K

Shutdown with grace period (set

 

with ’p’) - need > 1.5s between

 

first and second K

LInput line voltage

MMaximum line voltage received since last M query

NMinimum line voltage received since last N query

OOutput voltage

P Power load %

QStatus flags

RTurn dumb Only on 3rd gen Smar- tUPS, SmartUPS v/s, BackUPS

Pro

SSoft shutdown after ’p’ delay, re- turn online when power returns Only works when UPS is on bat- tery

USimulate power failure

V Old firmware revision

WSelf test (battery), results stored in “X”

Default = 336 (336 hours = 14 days) (336=14 days, 168=7 days, ON=power on, OFF=never)

60.00 (50.0 in Europe)

R = unacceptable utility voltage rate of change, H = high utility voltage, L = low utility voltage, T

=line voltage notch or spike, O

=no transfers yet (since turnon), S = transfer due to serial port U command or activation of UPS test from front panel, NA = trans- fer reason still not available (read again).

Matrix/3rd gen SmartUPS/Black Back-UPS Pros: “OK”, all others: “*”

Ranges - typical “118.3” or “228.8” in Europe

Ranges - typical “118.9” or “230.1” in Europe

Ranges - typical “118.9” or “226.2” in Europe

Ranges - typical “118.3” or “228.8” in Europe

Ranges - typical “011.4” depends on what you have plugged in. Bitmapped, see below

“BYE”

OK

!!when switching to battery, then $ when back on line

“GWD” or “IWI” The last charac- ter indicates the locale (Domestic, International).

“OK”

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UPS control system specifications

APC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) control systems are vital components for ensuring uninterrupted power supply and protecting critical equipment from power interruptions, surges, or fluctuations. Designed by Schneider Electric, APC UPS systems are renowned for their high quality and reliability. They utilize advanced technologies and features to suit diverse applications, from home offices to large industrial settings.

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