Software And Connectivity; Communication Cables; Connection To The Standard Rs-232 Port (X53) - Powerware 8 - 15 kVA User Manual

230v 50/60 hz output (1/3-phase input)
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6. Software and connectivity

The software Suite CD-ROM that is bundled with the UPS contains software distributions and
documentation in CD format. Furthermore, the comprehensive connectivity option portfolio
includes Web/SNMP adapters for networked environments, Modem card for 24/7 remote
monitoring, ModBus/Jbus card for building management system integration, relay interface
cards for industrial and facilities use and RS-232 cards for serial communication to one or
multiple computers.

Communication cables

It is recommended that the control cables and power cables be installed on separate trays.
Where control cables will cross power cables make sure they are arranged at an angle as near to
90 degrees as possible.
All control cables shall preferably be shielded. If the shield is grounded, this shall take place on
only one end of the cable.
The procedure for connecting the control cables is the following:
1.
Remove the front cover by lifting the cover from the bottom outwards by releasing the
retaining clip. It' s located in the bottom part of the bezel.
2.
Locate the control terminal or X-slot module where you want to install the
communications cable.
Figure 30. Location of control cable terminals.

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:
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Handshake
26
8
None
1
None
UPS 8 – 15 kVA, 230V 50/60 Hz output
User's Guide
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