Communication
Remote Notification is an extension of the Terminal mode with the additional support algorithms necessary to control an external modem. Connection to the UPS is made when a user calls the UPS on the phone. The user has exactly the same capabilities as if using a terminal connected directly to an
Remote Notification differs from the basic Terminal mode with the addition the following functions:
Call Answer
The Call Answer function allows the user to call into the UPS from a remote location and enter Terminal mode.
Call Out
The Call Out function allows the UPS to be configured to call either a remote computer or numeric paging service over the phone line. Call Out allows the UPS to call a remote computer and leave a
Numeric paging support allows the UPS to call a paging service and send numeric messages.
Housekeeping
The Housekeeping function maintains the link between the UPS and modem.
13.4Terminal Mode
NOTE The brackets ([ ]) in the following bullets indicate standard keyboard characters. To use a key combination, hold down the Escape key and press the indicated letter key.
In Terminal mode, the user can request the following:
[ESC] [V] displays the UPS control panel.
[ESC] [H] displays the Event History.
[ESC] [N] displays the Node Bits Setup.
[ESC] [L] displays any new event.
[ESC] [B] displays the Battery Log.
13.4.1Display UPS Control Panel
When this function is invoked, a facsimile of the UPS control panel is displayed on the terminal screen. All controls are functional and can control the UPS remotely. The only exception is the Load Off control which requires the operator to press and hold the local control for two seconds to shut down the UPS.
To remotely control the UPS or view UPS information, use the escape key legend to control the function normally controlled by the control panel softkeys. See Chapter 9, “Using the Control Panel,” for instructions on navigating the control panel.
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