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9. EChanging the setting of the functions
9. Changing the setting of the functions
The UPS provides the following setting functions. The settings are maintained even after the UPS is shut down.
9-1 Functions that can be set/change from the UPS
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Changing the acceptance conditions of the Backup Stop Signal (BS).
You can select the acceptance conditions of the Backup Stop Signal from either of two modes as below.
* "Accept only during Battery mode"
* "Accept both during line mode and during Battery mode"
Notes
Setting the acceptance conditions of the Backup Stop Signal (BS)
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The factory- setting is "Accept only during Battery mode."
Do not change the factory-setting except when the UPS is under the following conditions.
Also do not change the factory-setting when using the supplied UPS monitoring software,
PowerAssistant.
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If you change the setting of "Accept both during line mode and during Battery mode." The UPS can make
an accidental stop at the startup of the PC, which may break files and others.
It is reported that the problem occurs when an expansion SCSI board is added to Sony VAIO R series
PC.
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Do not start up the PC during the battery mode. The UPS will make a stop at the startup.
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Changing the factory-setting
When you always want to restart your system as an automatic system, for examples, Windows NT's
UPS service that enables you to perform auto save processing, the contact signal that enables you
to configure a shutdown system, and others, change the settings of "Accept both during line mode
and during battery mode."
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In a case you want to run the WindowsNT UPS Service, you will always need to change the factory-
settings, otherwise WindowsNT's power reset and auto restart functions become out of control. These
problems usually take place when irregularities in the mains supply are restored before the UPS comes
to a stop, which follows a power failure shutdown.
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When you change the setting, the UPS may stop at the startup of the PC, however, it depends on PC
models.
Before beginning the first run of the system, check whether the UPS comes a stop at the startup of your
PC and go through a series of steps below.
* Checking steps
1. Remove the AC plugs of the devices such as PC and peripheral devices from the Power Supply Output
Receptacles of the UPS.
2. Put the plugs of PC and peripheral devices in a wall outlet (commercial power).
3. Connect the serial port of PC and the UPS.
4. Start up PC.
Check whether the UPS comes to a stop or not.
* In the case where the UPS keeps running, then you may select the "Accept both during line mode and
during battery mode" setting.
In the case where the UPS come to a stop, select "Accept only during Battery mode" setting before
use.
* Check whether there are no problems with the UPS, and put the AC plugs of PC and peripheral
devices.
For further information on the connection, see "2. Installation and connection" on page 12.
