Software And Interface Port - Powercom King 325A User Manual

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OFTWARE AND NTERFACE ORT PTION
5.1 Power Monitoring Software
The UPSMON series software (or other power monitoring software) is applied standard
RS-232 interface to perform monitoring functions, and then provides an orderly shutdown
of a computer in the event of power failure. Moreover, UPSMON displays all the
diagnostic symptoms on monitor, such as Voltage, Frequency, Battery level and so on.
The software is available for DOS, Windows 3.1x/ 95/ 98/ 2000/ NT/ ME/ XP or later,
Novell Netware, Linux, and others. Call your dealer for more information on computer OS
compatible solutions.
5.2 Interface Kits
A series of interface kits is available for operation systems that provide UPS monitoring.
Each interface kit includes the special interface cable required to convert status signals
from the UPS into signals which individual operating system recognizes. The interface
cable at UPS side must be connected to REMOTE PORT, at computer side can be either
COM 1 or COM 2. The other installation instructions and powerful features please refer
to READ.ME file.
ATTENTION :
Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cable!
5.3 The characteristics of computer interface port
The computer interface port has the following characteristics:
The communication port on the back of the UPS may be connected to host computer.
This port allows the computer to monitor the status of the UPS and control the operation
of the UPS in some cases. Its major functions normally include some or all of the
following:
To broadcast a warning when power fails.
To close any open file before the battery is exhausted.
To turn-off the UPS.
Some computers are equipped with a special connector to link with the communication
port. In addition, special plug-in cord may be needed. Some computers may need
special UPS monitoring software. Contact your dealer for the details on the various
interface Kits.
ATTENTION:
UPSMON software and interface port function just available
for model name with "P" affix. The standard RS-232 cable (pin to pin
D-SUB 9 pin cable) can be connected between UPS REMOTE PORT and
computer COM port for the UPSMON series software.
UPSMON software can be free download from http:// www. pcmups .com.tw
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