Operational Behavior, Windows 2000/XP ShutDown
Configured as shown in the previous screen shots, and after a call initiates a power-OFF or a
RE
BOOT, the Remote
Power On/Off and the Windows 2000/XP UPS Service will work together in the following sequence:
Time
Event
0
Power failure signaled by Remote Power On/Off
5 sec.
First warning message that a power failure has occurred
35 sec.
Second warning message that a power failure has occurred.
65 sec.
Third warning message that a power failure has occurred.
95 sec.
Last warning message that a power failure has occurred.
120 sec.
Final shut down message. Operating system shut down begins.
121 to 209 sec. Shut down progresses and completes.
210 sec.
Remote Power On/Off turns power off.
[if rebooting]
240 sec.
Remote Power On/Off turns power on.
Note:
These are approximate times. The Windows NT/2000/XP warning messages may take longer before being
displayed. Also, an individual Remote Power On/Off may have a variance of up to +/-10% of the programmed
ShutDown delay of 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Loopback ShutDown Test
A simple RJ-11 modular loopback test plug, illustrated at left, is included with the Power On/Off
+Aux
S
HUT
D
OWN
/
RE
BOOT for Windows NT/2000/XP. This loopback test plug can be used to test the
shutdown function directly at the serial port without the ShutDown signal cable from Power
On/Off
attached.
To test using the loopback plug, start with the Windows NT/2000/XP system turned off. Remove the red end of the Y-
cable from the ShutDown adapter. Next, power on the Windows NT/2000/XP system using the Master ON/OFF switch
on the Power On/Off
+Aux
and allow the PC to boot normally and run the UPS Service.
Remote Power On/Off
Appendix C | Windows NT/2000/XP ShutDown
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