Features; Communication Port; Pinouts - Powerware 3110 User Manual

C H A P T E R 2
F
EATURES
This section covers:
: Using the communication port
: Starting the UPS on battery

Communication Port

Powerware Corporation offers an accessory interface kit that allows you
to connect many types of computer systems to the UPS communication
port. For specific information on Powerware Corporation interface kits,
call your service representative.

Pinouts

Contacts consist of open collector circuits capable of switching up to
+30 Vdc, 6 mA resistive load.
Table 1. Communication Port Pin Assignment
Pin Signal Type
1 RS-232 Level Shutdown
2 Not Used
3 Normally Open On-Battery Contact
4 Common
5 Normally Open Low-Battery-Alarm Contact
6 Normally Closed Low-Battery-Alarm Contact
7 Not Used
8 Normally Closed On-Battery Contact
9 Not Used
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Function
+12 Vdc signal held for 5 seconds on this pin shuts the UPS down
120 seconds later. The UPS restarts after 15 seconds when utility
power returns.
Not Used
A normally open contact that closes 15 seconds (pulls to
Common) after the UPS switches to battery power.
The signal ground for all signal pins.
A normally open contact that closes (pulls to Common) during a
Low Battery Alarm.
A normally closed contact that opens (releases from Common)
during a Low Battery Alarm. This tells some shutdown software
when to start a computer shutdown.
Not Used
A normally closed contact that opens 15 seconds (releases from
Common) after the UPS switches to battery power.
Not Used
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