Eaton Electrical V3 4.4 Test the communication with the UPS

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4.4 Test the communication with the UPS
After the installation, it is important to check that Network Shutdown Module communicates with the agent
(Mgt. Proxy or the Network Management Card).
4.4.1 Simple Tests
Test 1:
When Network Shutdown Module starts, an icon is displayed by default in the task bar, if you’re running
Windows or Linux (Gnome or KDE). It can indicate one of the following status conditions:
Icon Description Meaning
AC power
The installation is in correct running order.
Utility failure /
load on battery
Check the power cable for the UPS. Note that this is the normal
display if the AC-input power has failed.
Communication
failure
Wait an instant, then check the communication parameters between
the computer and the Cards/Proxy.
The Acquisition
Engine is
stopped
Check in the services list that the service is started.
Battery fault Contact the EATON support department or your dealer to check
battery connections or replace worn batteries.
Remark:
When your mouse is over the icon in the taskbar a summary status is displayed:
Test 2:
z You can view the Network Shutdown Module HTML supervision interface and then check that the UPS
has been recognized and that the communication status is OK.
To access to this interface:
Z Double-click on the icon or
Z Right click the icon in the task bar to access to access to the
item “Network Shutdown module Status”
Test 3:
Where possible, another procedure is to generate an event such as a loss of AC power (by disconnecting the
UPS from the wall outlet) to obtain the message below.
Do not forget to reconnect the UPS to the wall outlet.