Communication; Powerware Software Suite - Powerware Ferrups FE/QFE UPS User Manual

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OMMUNICATION
The FERRUPS UPS is capable of full-duplex communication and can
communicate with a computer, a Local Area Network (LAN), or a
multi-user computer system. If your system comes with UPS monitoring
and automatic shutdown software, the FERRUPS UPS can communicate
with that software. If your system does not have software, you can use
the CheckUPS II Power Management Software included on the
Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM.
If you do not plan to use CheckUPS II software or other UPS monitoring
software, you can still set up RS-232 communication with the UPS and
use commands and parameters to control UPS operation.

Powerware Software Suite

Each UPS ships with the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM and a
communication cable. To begin installing CheckUPS II software, refer
to the instructions accompanying the Powerware Software Suite
CD-ROM.
CheckUPS II software uses an RS-232 serial link to communicate with
the UPS, and (using Microsoft Windows ) it provides you with
up-to-date graphics of UPS power and system data and power flow. It
also gives you a complete record of critical power events and notifies
you of important UPS or power information. If there is a power outage
and the UPS system battery power becomes low, CheckUPS II software
can automatically shut down your computer system to protect your data
before the UPS Low Battery shutdown occurs.
NOTE You can download the latest software version from www.powerware.com.
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