Powerware UPS20-30kVA User Manual
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UPS 20-30 kVA, 230 V 0/60 Hz output
User’s Guide
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Revision B
Revision B
Connection to the standard RS-232 port (X53)
The standard RS-232 interface uses 9-pin female D-sub connector. It shall be used with the
delivered cable for a computer or external modem connection. The data is transmitted with XCP
protocol that includes status and meters information about the UPS. The RS-232 port has the
following format:
delivered cable for a computer or external modem connection. The data is transmitted with XCP
protocol that includes status and meters information about the UPS. The RS-232 port has the
following format:
Communication speed
19200 bps*
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Handshake
None
*Communication speed can be changed via LCD menu
Figure 10 Identification of the interface port pins.
LanSafe software
LanSafe software shuts down computers and whole networks in case of an extended power
failure. It provides basic monitoring, data logging, notification and event actions for a single
UPS solution. The software is bundled free of charge in Software Suite CD.
failure. It provides basic monitoring, data logging, notification and event actions for a single
UPS solution. The software is bundled free of charge in Software Suite CD.
The connection procedure for the RS-232 interface port is following:
1. Connect the RS-232 communication cable to the computer.
2. Connect the RS-232 communication cable to the serial interface on the UPS.
3. Run the UPS software installation disk (Software Suite CD) on the computer.
2. Connect the RS-232 communication cable to the serial interface on the UPS.
3. Run the UPS software installation disk (Software Suite CD) on the computer.
Note!
If communication does not work choose the correct bit rate from the LCD display.
Please refer to the optional software documentation for appropriate bit rate settings.
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