Configuring External Battery Packs - Tripp Lite SmartOnline SU3000RTXL2U Owner's Manual

5. Operation

5.7 Configuring External Battery Packs

This UPS system supports the connection of external battery packs to enable extended-run UPS
operation. In order for the UPS to provide efficient charging levels and accurate runtime predictions
for optimal network runtime prior to sending auto-shutdown messaging, external battery packs
need to be configured to the UPS upon installation.
There are 2 methods available to configure external battery packs to the UPS, depending on
battery pack selected and quantity connected to the UPS. Some battery pack configurations may
require the use of more than one configuration method.
METHOD 1: External batteries can be configured to the UPS automatically using SMART Battery
Packs. UPS supports automatic detection of up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS connected to the
UPS.
METHOD 2: External batteries can be configured to the UPS using External Battery
Configuration software. The software can be used to configure the UPS for any supported quantity
of SMART & NON-SMART external battery packs.
Tripp Lite SMART Battery Packs include a wired data connection that enables automatic detection
and configuration for up to 6 SMART Battery Packs to the UPS. Tripp Lite Legacy NON-SMART
battery packs are also supported for extended runtime applications, but require user configuration
through the use of EXTERNAL BATTERY CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE.
SmartOnline SMART and NON-SMART External Battery Pack Options
Supported "SMART" BATTERY PACKS
Supported LEGACY "NON-SMART" BATTERY PACKS
Configuring SMART and NON-SMART BATTERY PACKS
Adding up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS
Each SmartOnline UPS has a designated SMART BATTERY PACK, where up to 6 SMART battery
packs may be connected to the UPS for fully automatic detection and configuration. SMART battery
packs include a wired data connection that connects to the UPS Battery Pack Detection port for
automatic recognition and configuration by the UPS.
To configure the UPS for use with up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS, connect the included POWER
and DATA cables between the UPS and the first SMART BATTERY PACK. Then connect the POWER
and DATA cables for additional SMART BATTERY PACKS to the one ahead of it. The UPS will
automatically detect and configure up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS.
Adding more than 6 SMART or NON SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS
When configuring the UPS with more than 6 SMART or NON SMART BATTERY PACKS, configure all
SMART and NON SMART BATTERY PACKS using Tripp Lite's External Battery Configuration Software.
This includes all SMART BATTERY PACKS configured previously.
Note: Refer to https://www.tripplite.com/support/external-battery-configuration-utility for program download and
instructions.
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