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Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables enhanced configuration of the uninterruptible power supply.
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the uninterruptible power supply.
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When using PowerChute
1. Exit the PowerChute Business Edition agent and server using the following steps:
a. From the desktop, click Start=> Settings=> Control Panel=> Administrative Tools=> Services.
b. Select PCBE Server and PCBE Agent; then, right click the mouse and select Stop.
2. Open a terminal program, for example HyperTerminal.
From the desktop, click Start => Programs => Accessories => Communication =>HyperTerminal.
3. Double-click on the HyperTerminal icon.
a. Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message,
played. Click OK.
b. Select the COM port that is connected to your uninterruptible power supply. The port settings are:
bits per second - 2400
#
data - bits 8
#
parity - none
#
stop bit - 1
#
flow control - none
#
c. Click Enter.
4. To set the number of external battery packs (IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Packs):
a. Press Enter to initiate terminal mode. Press Enter multiple times, until the User Name prompt is displayed. Follow the
prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character is displayed on the screen before typing the next character.
Network Management Card defaults:
User Name: apc
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Password:
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b. Press 1 and Enter to select Device Manager.
Select the model by entering the corresponding number, then press Enter.
c. Press 3 and Enter to select Configuration.
d. Press 1 and Enter to select Battery.
e. Press 2 and Enter to change the Battery Settings.
Type in the number of external battery packs (four battery modules per pack), then press Enter. (Number of packs: 1=
internal battery module, 2 = 1 IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Pack, 3 = 2 IBM 3U Extend Run Battery Packs, etc.)
f. Press 3 and Enter to Accept Changes.
g. Press Esc multiple times to return to the main menu.
h. Press 4 and Enter to log out.
Second Edition (February 2005)
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