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SOLA Power Never Stops
Communication Port
SOLA offers interface kits that allow you to connect many types of computer systems to the
SOLA 305’s communication port. The operating systems include: Windows v3.1x, 95, 98, NT,
OS/2, Novell NetWare, and many versions of UNIX, using CheckUPS Basic software included
with each kit. For specific information on SOLA interface kits, call SOLA’s Customer Service or
your local SOLA dealer.
Pinouts
Pin 1
RS232 Level Shutdown: +12 VDC signal held for 5 seconds on this pin shuts the
SOLA 305 down 120 seconds later. The UPS restarts after 15 seconds when utility
power returns.
Pin 2
Unused.
*Pin 3 Normally Open On-Battery Contact: A normally open contact that closes (pulls to
Common) 15 seconds after the UPS switches to battery power.
Pin 4
Common: The signal ground for all signal pins.
*Pin 5 Normally Open Low-Battery-Alarm Contact: A normally open contact that closes
(pulls to Common) during a Low Battery Alarm.
Pin 6
Normally Closed Low-Battery-Alarm Contact: A normally closed contact that opens
(releases from Common) during a Low Battery Alarm. This tells some shutdown
software when to start a computer shutdown.
Pin 7
Unused.
*Pin 8 Normally Closed On-Battery Contact: A normally closed contact that opens (releases
from Common) 15 seconds after the UPS switches to battery power.
Pin 9
Unused.
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Contacts consist of open collector circuits capable of switching up to +30 VDC, 6 mA resis-
tive load.
Specifications
Line Transient Protection: Passes ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category A testing.
Safety Compliance: TÜV/GS listed, AS3260.
EMC Compliance: CISPR 22 Class B, Vfg 243-91/46-92 B, EN55022, CE Mark Self-certified to: CE
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, C-Tick, AS3548.
SOLA reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
