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6. Using the UPS monitoring software and contact signal
[Explanation of software functions]
1 Auto shutdown
The computer can be shut down automatically when a problem occurs with the
power supply.
2 UPS monitoring (operating status)
The operating status of the UPS can be monitored (in Commercial Power Mode/
Battery Mode).
3 UPS monitoring (data)
Monitoring can be performed for input voltage value, connection capacity, battery
capacity, etc.
4 Pop-up notification
When a problem such as a power failure occurs, a pop-up window that shows the
details of the problem can be displayed.
5 Shutdown when OS is inactive
Shutdown can be performed when the computer is in an inactive state. The operat-
ing status is retained at shutdown in inactive state, so operation details are not lost.
6 Auto file save
Files such as open Word and Excel documents are automatically saved at shut-
down.
7 Schedule operation
Schedule settings can be made for UPS stop/start.
8 UPS setting change
UPS settings (beep ON/OFF, etc.) can be changed.
(Items that can be set vary according to the UPS.)
9 External command execution
By executing commands at shutdown, items such as application programs can be
launched.
10 Event log save
Information of events that occur on the UPS (power supply problems, setting changes,
occurrences of failure, etc.) are saved as a log.
11 Data log save
Data of input/output voltage value, connection capacity, etc. is periodically saved
as a log (the save frequency can be set).
12 Coordinated shutdown
When a problem occurs with the power supply, multiple computers connected to
the UPS can coordinate to perform auto shutdown.
13 Output receptacle control
The UPS output receptacles can be individually set to ON/OFF. (This is function is
available only for BN100XR/BN150XR/BN240XR/BH60PCW/BH100PCW.)
14 Redundant power supply support
Two or more UPS can be connected to computers equipped with redundant power
supply. Shutdown is not performed when a power supply problem affects only one
of the units.
Shutdown is not performed when a power supply problem affects only one of the
units. Shutdown is performed only when a power supply problem occurs with both
UPS, so the system’s operating rate is improved.
15 Remote UPS management
The UPS can be managed remotely from a computer on the network.
16 Mail send
When a problem such as a power failure occurs, a notification email describing the
problem can be sent to the system administrator.
UPS monitoring software selection table
Note 1: Files cannot be automatically saved.
Note 2: To automatically stop the UPS, it may be necessary to change the PC’s BIOS settings.
Change the PC’S BIOS settings so that the PC’s power supply is not automatically cut after OS shutdown is performed.
Note 3: Even if the UPS does not stop when the OS is shut down, it stops automatically when the battery is depleted.
Note 4: For the latest information, check our website at http://www.omron.co.jp/ese/
Note 5: Compatible CPUs: Power PC G4, Power PC G5
Model
BY50FW
BY75SW
OS
Communication
method
UPS monitoring
software
Required options
(sold separately)
Serial (RS232C)
USB 1.1
Serial (RS232C)
USB 1.1
PowerAct Pro
(included software)
UPS service (OS standard) +
UPS driver (included software)
Contact signal
(Note 1) (Note 3)
UPS service (OS standard)
Contact signal
(Note 1) (Note 2)
UPS service (OS standard)
BUC26 (optional cable)
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BUC26 (optional cable)
Serial (RS232C)
PowerAct Pro
(included software)
Serial (RS232C)
USB 1.1
(Note 1)
PowerAct Pro
(included software)
UPS Power Manager
(included software)
Windows Server2003
Windows XP/2000
Windows NT4.0
Windows ME/98
Linux (Note 1) (Note 4)
Mac OS X (10.3, 10.4)
Mac OS X Server
(10.3, 10.4)
USB 1.1 (Note 1)
