Configuring Battery Settings

Configure the UPS settings for an installed EBM, including whether to run automatic battery tests and automatic restart configuration.

Configuring the UPS for an EBM

If the UPS is not configured for the EBM, the UPS reports less battery time remaining on the UPS front panel and to any remote software. You may receive a shutdown warning prematurely. To ensure maximum battery runtime when using power management software, configure the UPS for the EBM:

1Press the button for one second to go to the main menu selection and scroll down to the Settings menu using the button.

2Press the button to enter the Settings menu.

3Use the button to scroll to the External Battery Module option and press the button. The battery number value begins to flash.

4Set the battery number value using the and buttons.

Configuration

Setting

 

 

UPS only (internal batteries)

0 (default)

 

 

UPS + 1 EBM

1

 

 

NOTE: Runtime is automatically adjusted based on present load levels and whether an EBM is configured.

5 Press the button to confirm.

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