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RS-232 INTERFACE
This female DB9 port connects your UPS via an RS-232 cable to a workstation or server
equipped with Tripp Lite software. The port uses RS-232 communications to report UPS
status and power conditions. Using this port, Tripp Lite software can monitor and
manage network power and automatically save open files and shut down equipment
during a blackout. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1233 for informa-
tion on available SNMP, network management and connectivity software and products.
RS-232 signals and operations include: load level, battery status, battery level,
operation mode, AC input voltage, AC output voltage, AC input frequency, temperature
inside unit, set shut-down delay time, enable/disable alarm and remote shutdown.
Hardware
:
Baud Rate:
2400 BPS
Data Length:
8 bits
Stop Bit:
1 bit
Parity:
NONE
AS-400 INTERFACE:
This female DB9 port connects your UPS to an IBM AS-400 computer via the included
AS-400 cable. The port uses AS-400 communications to report UPS status. It can be used
to allow an AS-400 to automatically save open files and shut down its operating system
during a blackout. AS-400 protocol includes: operation on inverter, operation on AC
power supply, operation on battery and low battery alarm.
Pin assignment:
Pin 5:
Common
Pin 6:
Operation on AC power supply
Pin 7:
Low battery alarm
Pin 8:
Operation on inverter
Pin 9:
Operation on battery
LO W B A T T E R Y
INV E R T E R
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
D IR E C T M A IN S
S U P P LY
BATTE RY
B A C K -U P
Communications
AS-400 INTERFACE TABLE
Pin 6,5
Pin 7,5
Pin 8,5
Pin 9,5
Battery
OFF
*
ON
ON
Low Battery
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Direct Mains Supply
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Inverter
OFF
*
ON
*
Pin assignment:
Pin 2:
TXD (Transmit Data)
Pin 3:
RXD (Receiving Data)
Pin 5:
GND (Signal Ground)
* Inactive: may be in either state.
