Connecting the USB communications port | HP UPS R1500 GENERATION 2

Connecting the serial communications port

CAUTION: Use only the computer interface cable supplied with the UPS to connect the communications port to the host computer.

IMPORTANT: Power management software requires the communications port to be appropriately cabled to the host computer.

For information about serial port pin assignment, see "Serial communications port pin assignment (on page 38)" .

Connecting the USB communications port

Connecting the Network Transient Protectors

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HP UPS R1500 GENERATION 2 manual Connecting the Network Transient Protectors, Connecting the serial communications port

Contents

HP UPS R1500 Generation 2 User Guide Part Number December 2009 Second Edition Intended audience Contents Ordering spares UPS spare parts list Hardware options Before you contact HP HP contact information Electrostatic discharge UPS front panel Component identificationUPS R1500 G2 overview UPS front panel controls Description Function UPS front panel LED indicators UPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel UPS R1500 G2 Intl rear panel Description Input power connector IEC-320-C14 power inlet Installation PrecautionsPreparing to install the hardware Tools required Installing the mounting rails Readying the equipment Installation Installation Installation Installing the UPS Tighten the wing nuts or hex nuts Connecting the batteries Connect the battery lead to the battery terminal Attaching the UPS front bezel Selecting the UPS voltage configuration Connecting the host computer Connecting the USB communications port Connecting the Network Transient ProtectorsConnecting the serial communications port Connecting the UPS to utility power Connecting devices to the UPS Powering up the UPS Charging the UPS batteries Standby mode Operate modeUPS operations Modes of operation Silencing an audible alarm Powering down the UPSBattery mode Initiating a self-test Power management Power management software Maintenance Removing the UPS front bezel Replacing the UPS option card Important battery safety information Battery care and storage guidelinesTo replace the component, reverse the removal procedure Replacing the batteries UPS battery replacement procedure Replacing the UPS Testing the new battery moduleTo remove the UPS Power down all attached load devices Configuring a USB to serial converter Updating the UPS firmware Reassigning the USB COM ports Cleaning battery spills Red Silenced Yellow TroubleshootingLED and audible alarm troubleshooting UPS operates on battery only UPS frequently switches between utility and battery powerUPS does not provide the expected backup time UPS does not start UPS emits a slight clicking noise Site wiring conditionUPS cannot communicate with the host computer Specifications UPS physical specificationsUPS input specifications UPS output specifications Battery specifications Power protection specificationsVoltage specifications Output tolerance specifications Serial communications port pin assignment Battery runtimeEnvironmental specifications Pin Signal Function Direction from the UPS Number Name DSR UPS spare parts list SparesOrdering spares Hardware options HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Warranty information Limited warranty$250,000 Computer Load Protection Guarantee Pre-Failure Battery Warranty Recommended duration of use Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Modifications Cables Canadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory notice Japanese notice Class a equipment Class B equipment Battery replacement noticeBsmi notice Korean notice Power cord statement for Japan Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Acronyms and abbreviations Index LEDs, troubleshooting USB connectors