Communication Port; Rs-232 And Usb Communication Ports; Rs-232 Port - ION F-18 User Manual

9. Communication Port

9.1 RS-232 and USB communication ports

To establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect a
computer to one of the UPS communication ports by using an applicable
communication cable.
NOTE:
Only one of the communication ports can be active at one time. The USB port has
priority over the RS-232 port.
When a communication cable is installed, the power management software can
exchange data with the UPS. The software polls the UPS for detailed information
on the status of the power environment. If a power emergency occurs, the
software initiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of the equipment

9.2 RS-232 port

The RS-232 port is available for UPS monitoring, control, and firmware
updates. To establish communication between the UPS and a computer,
connect one end of the serial communication cable that comes with the UPS
to the RS-232 port on the UPS. Connect the other end of the serial cable to
the RS-232 port on a computer.
The cable pins for the RS-232 communication port are identified in the
following illustration.
RS-232 communication port pin assignments
Pin Signal name
1
2 Tx
3 Rx
4
5 GND
6
7
8
9
Function
Unused
Transmit to external device
Receive from external device
Unused
Signal common
(tied to chassis)
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
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Direction from
the UPS
Not applicable
Out
In
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable