Apc SMART-UPS SUA3000 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Smart-UPS XL 3U Rack Mount 2200/3000 VA 120/230 Vac; 3000 VA 100/200 Vac User Manual 13

Configuration

Configure UPS parameters

This configuration affects the accuracy of the predicted runtime calculations the UPS performs while

running on battery power.

Smart-UPS XL models must be programed to recognize the number of external battery packs connected to the

UPS.

There are five options available for configuring the UPS to recognize the number of external battery packs

1. PowerChute

Business Edition: Refer to the instructions included with the software

2. Network Management Card (NMC) Web interface: Refer to the instructions included with NMC

3. Network Management Card (NMC) terminal mode: Refer to the instructions below

4. UPS terminal mode

5. Download the Smart-UPS Battery pack utility program from the APC Web site,

ftp://ftp.apcc.com/apc/public/hardware/smartups/xbattpack

Configure UPS connection settings using NMC terminal mode

Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the UPS. If using USB communication to the UPS,

disconnect the USB cable prior to connecting the serial cable.

1. Open a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal

From the Desktop, go to: Start, Programs, Accessories, Communication, HyperTerminal

2. Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, "...must install a

modem," if it is displayed, click Cancel.

3. Go to File, Properties. Select the COM port that is connected to your UPS. The port settings are:

– bits per second - 9600

– data - bits 8

– parity - none

– stop bit - 1

– flow control - none

4. Click OK in each of two windows

5. Press ENTER to initiate the connection to the UPS.

Configure the number of external battery packs using NMC terminal mode

1. Once the blank terminal window is open:

2. Press ENTER to initiate terminal mode. Press ENTER multiple times, until the prompt User Name: is

displayed. Follow the prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character appears on the screen prior to

typing the next character.

Network Management Card defaults:

• User Name: apc

• Password: apc

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