Eaton Ferrups FX UPS P-164000906 Eaton Ferrups FX User’s Guide P-164000906—Rev 05 27
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Eaton offers several methods of communicating with your Eaton Ferrups FX UPS system in addition to the front Remote
Control Display. The communication slots and USB port are located on the back rear panel of the UPS.
To establish communication between the UPS using IPP/IPM and a computer, connect your computer to the
Eaton FX USB communication port on the back of the UPS using an appropriate USB communication cable.
Connectivity cards allow the UPS to communicate in a variety of networking environments and with different
types of devices. The Eaton Ferrups FX has two available communication bays for the following connectivity:
• Predict Pulse
• Network— M2 Card
• Industrial Gateway — M2
• Optional Interface Kits
• Relay Card — MS See Table 11
• Industrial Relay— M2 See Table 12
See section 2.5 ‘”Communication Overview” for the communications options available.
NOTE The USB port located behind the RCD mounting plate is used for updating the UPS
firmware and by default is not active. See Figure 13.
Figure 13. Communication Slot Locations