Terminal Mode to Configure UPS Parameters
Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables enhanced configuration of the UPS. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the UPS.
1.Open a terminal program. Example: HyperTerminal
•From the Desktop, go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communication =>HyperTerminal.
2.
•Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, “...must install a modem,” if it is displayed. Click OK.
•Select the COM port that is connected to your UPS. The port settings are:
9bits per second - 2400
9data - bits 8
9parity - none
9stop bit - 1
9flow control - none
•Press ENTER
3.Example for setting the number of external battery packs (SURT192XLBP):
Once the blank terminal window is open, follow these steps to enter the number of battery packs:
•Press ENTER to initiate terminal mode. Press ENTER multiple times, until the prompt User Name: is displayed. Follow the prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character appears on the screen prior to typing the next character.
Network Management Card defaults:
•User Name: apc
•Password: apc
•Press 1 and ENTER to select Device Manager.
•Select the model by entering the corresponding number, then press ENTER.
•Press 3 and ENTER to select Configuration.
•Press 1 and ENTER to select Battery.
•Press 2 and ENTER to change the Battery Settings.
•Type in the number of external battery packs (four battery modules per pack), then press ENTER. (Number of packs: 1= internal battery module,
2 = 1 SURT192XLBP, 3 = 2 SURT192XLBP, etc.)
•Press 3 and ENTER to accept the changes.
•Press ESC multiple times (5) to return to the main menu.
•Press 4 and ENTER to log out.
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