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3.
Select a location for installing program. Please read and follow instruction written in
the window and click
Next
. (see Fig 5.4)
Fig 5.4
4.
Please read and follow instructions appearing in the window to complete installation
of the software.
5.3 Connecting interface cable
A series of interface kits is available for operation 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 system recognizes.
The interface cable at UPS side must be connected to REMOTE PORT, at computer side
can be either
COM 1,
COM 2, COM 3, COM 4 or USB.
CAUTION
:
Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cable!
5.4 The characteristics of software SENTINEL
The communication port on the back of the UPS may be connected to host computer.
Through utilizing SENTINEL software the computer is allowed monitor the status of the
UPS and control the operation of the UPS in some cases. Its major functions normally
include some or all of the following:
z
To broadcast a warning when power fails.
z
To close any open file before the battery is exhausted.
z
To turn-off the UPS.
5.5 How to Use Software “SENTINEL”
After you have completed installation of software SENTINEL, you can lunch the software
by clicking on the icon
on the Control Strip on your desktop (see Fig 5.5)
Fig 5.5
