Table 4 shows which options are available for each port. The sections that follow
describe the configuration settings you can change.
Table 4.
Port 1
Port 2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mode
The operational mode of the port. Each communications port operates in one of
the following modes:
Terminal mode
Calibration
System Config.
Computer
Remote Monitor Sends all system event information to an RMP , RIM, or
Port 1 and Port 2 cannot be in the same mode simultaneously; they must always be
operating in different modes. The modes are described later in this chapter.
Rate
The baud rate of the equipment connected to this port. The baud rate determines
the speed of data transferred between the UPS and the connected equipment. For
Remote Monitor mode, the baud rate must be set to 300. All other modes should
operate at the highest baud rate available with the connected equipment. 300
baud is not recommended for any mode except Remote Monitor.
You can select a baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19,200.
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Options Available for Each Communication Port
X
Terminal Mode
Calibration Mode
X
System Configuration
X
Computer Mode
Remote Monitor Mode
X
Baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19,200
X
Data size/stop bits of 8/1 or 8/2
X
Data size/stop bits of 7/1 or 7/2
X
Disabled handshaking
X
XON/XOFF handshaking
System events are logged immediately as they occur.
Used only by service personnel.
Allows you to set building alarms, battery tests, etc.
(Check with your Sales or Service Representative for availability.)
Provides a proprietary Binary Computer Mode (BCM) Interface.
Supervisory Contact Module (SCM). Available for Port 1 only.
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