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6. UPS Monitoring
6.1 Overview
A UPS system alone provides excellent protection from brief power problems.
However, during an extended power outage an unattended computer system will
eventually shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion. To prevent data corruption
when the UPS shuts down, the computer must be informed by the UPS of impending
shut down and take appropriate file-saving measures. This important function is called
“
UPS monitoring.
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The UPS
’
s computer interface port is the means by which your UPS
communicates with a computer system.
Some computer operating systems have built-in UPS monitoring. These systems
require various hardware interfaces. Interface kits for all operating systems that
support UPS monitoring are available from your dealer. In addition, your dealer also
offers UPSilon2000 software which enhances such built-in UPS monitoring.
6.2 Interface Kits
A series of interface kits is available for operating 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 systems recognize. Each kit
includes all necessary installation instructions.
6.3 UPSilon2000
UPSilon2000 software provides complete data protection for most operating systems.
This Software is a background process that monitors the UPS through a RS-232 serial
port on the host. UPSilon2000 offers user notification of impending shut down, power
event logging, auto-restart upon power return and UPS battery conservation features.
For selected operating systems, UPSilon2000 offers sophisticated power diagnostic and
network power management features. These include interactive battery testing;
scheduled server shut downs, re-boots and battery testing; detailed power quality
logging and a remote, real time, graphical power status display showing UPS loading
and battery conditions.
