1.1.2 Customer Interface

•Building Alarm Monitoring – Up to five inputs in the UPS are available to connect the facility’s alarm system contacts. Some system configurations may limit the number of inputs available.The UPS uses these inputs to monitor the building alarms in addition to the UPS status. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

•Alarm Contact – One alarm contact is provided for connection to equipment at the facility, such as a light, an audible alarm, or a computer terminal.The equipment connected to this contact alerts you to a UPS alarm. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

•X-Slot Communication Bay – A four-slot communication bay is standard equipment. Four optional X-Slot cards can be installed in the UPS module at any time. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

•ConnectUPS -X Web/SNMP Card –This X-Slot card is provided as standard equipment and provides remote monitoring through a Web browser interface, e-mail, and a network management system (NMS) using SNMP. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

1.1.3 Advanced Battery Management

A three-stage charging system increases battery service life by optimizing recharge time, and protects batteries from damage due to high current charging and inverter ripple currents. Charging at high currents can overheat and damage batteries.

1.1.4 Power Management Software

Powerware LanSafe® Power Management Software is bundled as part of the Software Suite CD shipped with the UPS. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

1.1.5 Installation features

Cabinets can be permanently bolted to the floor or left standing on leveling feet. Power and control wiring can be routed through the top or bottom of the cabinet with connections made to easily accessible terminals. External sensing and monitoring control wire must be installed in accordance with Class 1 wiring methods. Line-up-and-match battery cabinets are wired through the side panels of the units. Optional X-Slot connectivity cards are quickly installed at the front of the unit and are hot-pluggable.

1.2 Options and accessories

Contact a Powerware sales representative for information about the following options.

1.2.1 Integrated battery cabinet

Battery backup protection can be enhanced by equipping the UPS system with up to four Powerware 9395 battery cabinets containing sealed lead-acid, maintenance-free batteries.The battery cabinet is available in one size, with a 240-cell configuration.The cabinets are designed for line-up-and-match installation, but may be installed separate from the UPS cabinet.

1.2.2 Optional X-Slot Cards

The optional X-Slot cards support several protocols, such as SNMP, HTTP, AS/400®, and Modbus®. See Chapter 7, “Communication,” for additional information.

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