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5.4Communication Port

To establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect your computer to the UPS communication port using the supplied communication cable.

When the communication cable is installed, power management software can exchange data with the UPS. The software polls the UPS for detailed information on the status of the power environ- ment. If a power emergency occurs, the software initiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of the equipment.

The pin functions are described in Table 1.

Table 2. Communication Port Pin Assignment

Pin Number

Signal Name

Function

Direction from the

 

 

 

Multi-Port Module

1

Low Batt

Low Battery relay contact

Out

2

RxD

Transmit to external device

Out

3

TxD

Receive from external device

In

 

RS-232 low

Conditional Power Off: In absence

In

 

level signal

of AC power, output is turned off

 

 

for>0.4

until normal AC power returns

 

 

seconds

 

 

4

-

No Connection

-

5

GND

Signal Ground

-

6

-

No Connection

-

7

-

No Connection

-

8

AC Fail

AC Fail relay contact

Out

9

Power Source

+V (8 to 24 volts DC power)

Out

USB Port

The UPS is also equipped with a USB communication port. Either the DB-9 communication port or the USB port may be used to monitor the UPS; however, they cannot operate simultaneously. Refer to the power management software instructions for using the USB port.

5.5Communication Slot

The Powerware 9120 UPS has a communication slot that allows quick installation of the optional SNMP/Web adapter or future communication interfaces. These interface adapters extend the capabilities of the Powerware 9120 system to provide compatibility with network and remote moni- toring/management systems.

5.6SNMP/Web Adapter

This adapter provides the Powerware 9120 system with its own ethernet network connection, allowing it to be remotely monitored and controlled via industry-standard internet browsers. The HTML interface enables UPS monitoring and management from anywhere on the internet or with- in your intranet. In addition, third-party Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software packages may also be used to communicate remotely with the Powerware 9120 system.

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Eaton Electrical 9120 manual Communication Slot, SNMP/Web Adapter, Communication Port Pin Assignment, USB Port