6.Communications
6.1RS-232 Interface
This female DB9 port connects your UPS via an RS-232 cable to a workstation or server equipped with Tripp Lite software. The port uses RS-232 communications to report UPS status and power conditions. Using this port, Tripp Lite software can monitor and manage network power and automatically save open files and shut down equipment during a blackout. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for information on available SNMP, network management and connectivity software and products.
RS-232 signals and operations include: load level, battery status, battery level, operation mode, AC input voltage, AC output voltage, AC input frequency, temperature inside unit, set shut-down delay time, enable/disable alarm and remote shutdown.
Hardware: | | Pin assignment: |
Baud Rate: | 2400 BPS | Pin 2: TXD (Transmit Data) |
Data Length: | 8 bits | Pin 3: | RXD (Receive Data) |
Stop Bit: | 1 bit | Pin 5: | GND (Signal Ground) |
Parity: | NONE | | |
6.2 AS-400 Interface
This female DB9 port connects your UPS to an IBM AS-400
computer via an AS-400 cable. The port uses AS-400 communications to report UPS status. It can be used to allow an AS-400 to automatically save open files and shut down its operating system during a blackout. AS-400 protocol includes: operation on inverter, operation on AC power supply, operation on battery and low battery alarm.
Pin assignment:
Pin 5: | Common |
Pin 6: | Operation on AC power supply |
Pin 7: | Low battery alarm |
Pin 8: | Operation on inverter |
Pin 9: | Operation on battery |
AS-400 INTERFACE TABLE
| Pin 6,5 | Pin 7,5 | Pin 8,5 | Pin 9,5 |
| | | | |
Battery | OFF | * | ON | ON |
| | | | |
Low Battery | OFF | ON | ON | ON |
| | | | |
Direct Mains Supply | ON | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| | | | |
Inverter | OFF | * | ON | * |
| | | | |
* Inactive: may be in either state.
6.3 Dry Contact Interface
This female DB9 contact-closure port allows your UPS to send | Pin assignment: |
contact‑closure signals to indicate that it is on battery back-up mode and if its batteries are running low. The port can also receive a remote shutdown signal.
DRY CONTACT INTERFACE TABLE
UPS Operating Mode | Pin 8,3 | Pin 1,3 |
| | |
Normal | OPEN | OPEN |
| | |
Back Up | CLOSE | * |
| | |
Low Battery | CLOSE | CLOSE |
* Inactive: may be in either state.
