It looks bizarre and ugly, but is easily parsed. The # is some kind of marker/ident character. Skip it. The rest fits this form:

Command character - use this to select the value

Locale - use ’b’ to find out what yours is (the last character), ’4’ applies to all

Number of choices - ’4’ means there are 4 possibilities coming up

Choice length - ’3’ means they are all 3 chars long

Matrix-UPS models have ## between each grouping for some reason. Here is an example broken out to be more readable:

CMD

DFO

RSP FSZ FVL

 

 

 

u

D

4

3

127

130

133

136

u

M

4

3

229

234

239

224

u

A

4

3

108

110

112

114

u

I

4

3

253

257

261

265

l

D

4

3

106

103

100

097

l

M

4

3

177

172

168

182

l

A

4

3

092

090

088

086

l

I

4

3

208

204

200

196

e

4

4

2

00

15

50

90

o

D

1

3

115

 

 

 

o

J

1

3

100

 

 

 

o

I

1

3

230

240

220

225

o

M

1

3

208

 

 

 

s

4

4

1

H

M

L

L

q

4

4

2

02

05

07

10

p

4

4

3

020

180

300

600

k

4

4

1

0

T

L

N

r

4

4

3

000

060

180

300

E

4

4

3

336

168

ON OFF

CMD

== UPSlink Command.

 

 

 

u

= upper

transfer voltage

 

l

= lower

transfer voltage

 

e

= return threshold

 

 

o

= output voltage

 

 

 

s

= sensitivity

 

 

 

p

= shutdown grace delay

 

q

= low battery warning

 

k

= alarm

delay

 

 

 

r

= wakeup delay

 

 

 

E

= self test

interval

 

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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.

One of the main features of APC UPS systems is the ability to provide backup power during outages. This is achieved through a battery system that activates immediately when the mains power fails. This seamless transition minimizes downtime and ensures that electronic devices continue to operate, protecting data integrity and equipment lifespan.

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