Additional UPS Features

Single-Port Module

The Powerware 5125 is factory-installed with a Single-Port Module.

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 environment. If a power emergency occurs, the software initiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of the equipment.

The cable pins are identified in Figure 15 and the pin functions are described in Table 1.

 

 

5

4

3

2

1

 

 

 

 

9

8

7

6

 

 

 

Figure 15. Communication Port

 

Table 1. Communication Port Pin Assignment

 

Pin

Signal Name

Function

 

 

 

 

Direction

Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the UPS

1

Low Batt

Low Battery relay contact

Out

2

RxD

Transmit to external device

Out

3

TxD

Receive from external device

In

4

DTR

PnP (Plug and Play) from external device

In

 

 

(tied to Pin 6)

 

 

 

 

5

GND

Signal common (tied to chassis)

6

DSR

To external device (tied to Pin 4)

Out

7

RTS

PnP from external device

In / Out

8

AC Fail

AC Fail relay contact

 

Out

9

Power Source

+V (8 to 24 volts DC power)

Out

30

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