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Enabling the Link
Once the EnergySwitch and UPS are physically connected it is necessary to enable the
functionality on the Web Interface of the EnergySwitch.
1.
Open the EnergySwitch' Web Interface
2.
Click the Settings tab, followed by the Device Settings subtab
3.
Select the appropriate option from the list under Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
4.
Press the Save button
5.
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) subtab is now available on the Settings tab
Note
: When UPS integration is enabled the CLI connector on the front of the EnergySwitch can
no longer be used to access the Command Line Interface. CLI over Telnet remains accessible. To
restore CLI functionality over the CLI connector, UPS Integration must be disabled.
WARNING
: If both UPS Integration is enabled and Agent Communication is correctly configured
the EnergySwitch will perform automated actions according to strict pre-defined rules (based on
battery level, UPS status, etc.).
Please review these rules and actions carefully to avoid
unexpected behavior.
Operation
Once the UPS communication has been configured and established successfully, the following
items are available on the Settings > Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) sub tab:
Communication status
o
Checked: The communication between the EnergySwitch and UPS is operational
o
Unchecked: No communication with the UPS, the settings below can be ignored
UPS running on battery
o
Checked: The connected UPS is running on battery power (batteries draining)
o
Unchecked: The connected UPS is running on mains power (batteries charging)
Battery Level
The current level of battery power left in the connected UPS (in %), refreshed every 10
seconds.
UPS Emergency Threshold
The emergency battery level threshold of the connected UPS (in %). When the UPS
battery is draining and this level is crossed certain actions will be performed
automatically.
UPS Recovery Threshold
The recovery battery level threshold of the connected UPS (in %). When the UPS battery
