The Primary computer (with PowerPanel PlusTM installed) is the computer that you will use to control the UPS and make any changes to the operation of the UPS. The Secondary computer (with PowerPanelTM installed) is unable to exhibit any control over the UPS.
When there is a power failure, the Primary computer will start to shutdown after a user controlled delay. Once the Primary computer is shutdown, the UPS will signal the secondary computer and initiate a shutdown. The secondary computer will then shutdown. Once the secondary computer has completed its shutdown, the UPS will power off.
Both PowerPanel PlusTM and PowerPanelTM will save and close any open files prior to shutting the system down.
If you are using the UPS to control only one computer, connect a serial cable to Serial Port I and your computer. You will not need to use the second serial cable.
POWERPANEL PLUSTM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
(Note: Use of the software is optional. The unit will provide surge suppression and battery backup without using the software. PowerPanel PlusTM should be used on the primary computer)
FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me
1.Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
2.Connect the serial interface cable to the primary serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the computer. You must use the serial cable that was provided with the unit.
3.Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start the computer.
4.Windows will find “New Hardware”.
5.Insert the PowerPanel PlusTM (Primary) disk into the floppy drive.
6.Follow the
7.Once the software has finished installing, remove the floppy disk and restart your computer.
When the computer restarts, the PowerPanel PlusTM software will appear on your screen
for a few seconds, and then minimize. It will appear as a blue and white battery icon located in the system tray, near the clock.
FOR WINDOWS XP (Home and Professional)
1.Click on Start and then click on Control Panel.
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3.Set the manufacturer to none.
4.Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer.
5.Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
6.Connect the serial cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the computer. You must use the serial cable that came with the unit.
7.Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your computer.
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