Eaton Electrical Powerware 9315 Mode, Rate, 3. Available Options for Each Communication Port

Communication

Table 7-3 shows which options are available for each port. The sections that follow describe the configuration settings you can change.

Table 7-3. Available Options for Each Communication Port

Port 1	Port 2	Options
X	X	Terminal Mode
	X	Calibration Mode
X	X	System Configuration Mode
	X	Computer Mode
X		Remote Monitor Mode
X	X	Baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200
X	X	Data size/stop bits of 8/1 or 8/2
	X	Data size/stop bits of 7/1 or 7/2
X	X	Disabled handshaking
X	X	XON/XOFF handshaking

NOTE You should change Port 2 options only if field service has performed a wiring change.

7.5.1 Mode

The operational mode of the port. Each communication port operates in one of the following modes:

Terminal Mode	System events are logged immediately as they occur.
System Configuration	Allows you to set building alarms, battery tests, etc.
Mode	(Check with your sales or service representative for availability.)
Calibration Mode	Used only by service personnel.
Computer Mode	Provides a proprietary Binary Computer Mode (BCM) Interface.
Remote Monitor Mode	Sends all system event information to an RMP, RIM, or SCM.
	Available for Port 1 only.

Port 1 and Port 2 cannot be in the same mode simultaneously; they must always be operating in different modes. The modes are described later in this chapter.

7.5.2 Rate

The baud rate of the equipment connected to this port. The baud rate determines the speed of data transferred between the UPS and the connected equipment. For Remote Monitor mode, the baud rate must be set to 300. All other modes should operate at the highest baud rate available with the connected equipment. 300 baud is not recommended for any mode except Remote Monitor.

You can select a baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200.

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